Submission: New Zealand Integrated Bioenergy Programme - a domestic solution to complement importing LNG

Overview

New Zealand faces an urgent need to secure affordable, reliable, and low-emission alternatives to imported LNG. The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) proposes an integrated, nationwide co-investment bioenergy programme that delivers energy security outcomes as of that of the LNG option, however faster, at lower cost, and with broader national benefits. The New Zealand Integrated Bioenergy Programme will target 13.5 PJ of sustainable energy annually by 2030 (see Table 1 and the Appendix), and brings together mature bioenergy initiatives across wood energy, gaseous biofuels, and feedstock infrastructure under a coordinated delivery framework. It represents a practical, ‘Made in New Zealand’ solution that enhances energy resilience, accelerates decarbonisation, and drives regional growth.  Read more here