| 17 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Taranaki - Todd Energy Sector a major player from page 14 “The single biggest user of natural gas is Methanex, also based in Taranaki, who use it as a feedstock to produce methanol for export and for use in manufacturing high-value products, such as building materials. Methanex’s use and demand also helps underpin reliability and supply for all of New Zealand,” explains Justine. Taranaki has evolved extensive capabilities to underpin energy exploration, production and maintenance work programmes as well as undertake major energy projects and shutdowns. “Taranaki is a key player in energy generation and distribution in New Zealand. The head offices of many energy companies are based in the region along with specialist service and supply companies, including freight, logistics, fabrication, technical, professional services and consultancies as well as environmental and health and safety expertise. “The region is renown for its world class engineering design and project management skills, which tackles on and off shore fabrication and construction, and the provision of a leading health and safety culture.” Taranaki’s energy expertise is being increasingly used across the spectrum of energy needs including green hydrogen, geothermal, hydro, wind and wave/marine energy. Technologies and expertise from the region are being sought internationally and it is actively engaged in future low-emissions energy applications. CONTRACT RESOURCES NZD LTD www.contractresources.com Catalyst Handling | Environmental Services Hazardous Waste Management | Heat Exchanger Maintenance Shutdown & Turnaround Services | Chemical Cleaning High Pressure Water & Cold Cutting | Offshore Services Pipeline Services | Wind Energy Services SERVICES 355a Kahikatea Drive Dinsdale Hamilton 3204 Ph 06 562 1200 144 Rakaunui Road, RD 1 Taupo 3378 Ph 06 562 1200 24 Corbett Road PO Box 9103 Bell Block 4373 Ph 06 562 1200 71 Wallscourt Place Normanby Hawera 4614 Ph 06 272 8740 Todd Energy is a key employer in the Taranaki region, employing hundreds of people both on staff and as specialist contractors.
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