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| 3 ENERGY Energy Resources Aotearoa “There is a sense of urgency, but if we use the right tools such as the ETS we will get there. The reason we support the ETS so strongly is because it lets the market do the heavy lifting, in terms of actually deciding where the reductions will come from.” John Carnegie ETS the right tool to lower emissions T T Richard Loader Energy Resources Aotearoa’s John Carnegie says the Government should remain agnostic about the types of energy in New Zealand’s energy mix and let prices lead us to lower emissions, relying on the ETS and its ‘sinking cap’. In 2021 the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand (PEPANZ) rebranded as Energy Resources Aotearoa to reflect its new strategic approach and move into being the powerful voice of a successful and resilient energy resources sector. Energy Resources Aotearoa represents energy intensive businesses, from explorers, producers, distributors, and sellers to users of energy resources like oil, LPG, natural gas, refined products, and hydrogen. The membership embraces large international companies through to small local suppliers working within the industry. Currently, natural gas and oil provide around 53% of New Zealand’s primary energy – energy that families, businesses, industries, schools, and hospitals depend on. Leading Energy Resources Aotearoa is John Carnegie, who says having gas and fuel that is affordable, reliable and sustainable flows through to New Zealand’s economy. John says the direction of travel is unequivocally clear, and supported by the energy sector, to reduce emission and reach net zero by 2050. “There’s no debate about that from members to reach that aspiration. The debate is how best to get there. And that’s a healthy debate to be having because there’s no one clear path that will lead us there. It will be the aggregation of millions of decisions that does.” John says the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is an excellent tool that sends the price of carbon across the economy, excluding the agricultural sector, placing a price on pollution and incentivising lower emission goods and services. The signal to Energy Resources Aotearoa’s members and consumers is to change the way they operate, to move to lower emission forms of production or find ways to off-set their emissions. “We have to have faith that businesses and consumers are actually making those decisions and I believe they are. “We’re all part of the journey to New Zealand’s decarbonisation and a key part of that is operating under the ETS with the price on carbon currently around $75/tonne. “That clearly signals to our members that they need to become more carbon efficient and they’re certainly doing that at the operational level. Some are also diversifying – Todd Energy for example with its solar farm, and Genesis Energy’s shift away from coal. Our members are mindful of the need to either directly change the way they operate to become more carbon efficient or to help their customers become more carbon efficient.“ John says one of the many issues Energy Resources Aotearoa has with the Emission Reduction Plan (ERP), recently announced by Climate Change Minister James Shaw, is that it largely doesn’t rely on the ETS. It relies on direct action, which blurs signals to producers and consumers. “The Government is moving away from an effective tool that relies on the price of carbon to influence the behaviour of producers and consumers, to that of policy makers deciding where emissions reductions should come from. We believe the Government should remain agnostic about the types of energy in New Zealand’s energy mix and let prices lead us to lower emissions, relying on the ETS and its ‘sinking cap’.” John makes the point that on a daily basis the ETS is already having a profound impact on how goods and services are produced, and how fuels are produced and used. “It’s very exciting watching this play out, but the impact is hard to detect because it’s the result of the millions of decisions that are being made by businesses and consumers across the economy. “Some of those decision are consumers going into the supermarket and choosing a low carbon grocery item or shifting to an EV. Changes are most definitely happening, we just need to be a little more patient. There is a sense of urgency, but if we use the right tools such as the ETS we will get there. The reason we support the ETS so strongly is because it lets the market do the heavy lifting, in terms of actually deciding where the reductions will come from. “Even the Climate Change Commission said with the price of carbon at $50/tonne, New Zealand would reach its net zero targets by 2050. Now the price is up over $70.” Getting climate change settings right is critical for the energy sector that powers our economy, but John warns that if the price of carbon gets out of synch with our trading partners like Australia, the US or China, our firms will face a higher cost of doing business than their competitors. “We’re an export nation and so we have to be mindful that our ETS settings and our emission reduction settings in general don’t impose higher than necessary costs on the economy, because it’s those businesses that contribute to the nation’s prosperity and well-being. The Government is spending a billion dollars through to 2028 on industrial subsidies to decarbonise, and that has huge opportunity cost. I wonder how many hip operations or new classrooms that would pay for? That’s the complexity of it and at the heart of what we do as an organisation – we work with Government and officials to clarify where those trade-offs are and what the best tool for the job is.”
4 | ENERGY OMV New Zealand “That’s why it is so important to have a mix of energy sources in the country. If you have a diverse choice of energy options, and don’t rely so much on imports; you have security.” Choice of energy options vital for NZ T Richard Loader OMV has been operating in New Zealand since 1999, providing natural gas to Kiwis as part of the energy transition. As New Zealand treads its path towards a net carbon zero world by 2050, it is worthy to note that we remain highly dependent on hydrocarbons – typically oil, gas and coal. When we talk about a high renewable energy we mostly mean electricity, but electricity by itself is only 20- 25% of the overall energy amount used in New Zealand. Currently hydrocarbons still provide a large portion of what New Zealand needs. “Obviously we need to consider climate change and reduce emissions, which means every country, including New Zealand, is transitioning to a lower carbon future, where gas plays a very important role,” says Henrik Mosser, MD of OMV Zealand. OMV New Zealand is a subsidiary of OMV Upstream, which is part of the OMV Group, one of Austria’s largest listed industrial companies. The company has been operating in New Zealand since 1999 and is a hydrocarbon producer providing natural gas to Kiwis as part of the energy transition. “Out of the hydrocarbons, natural gas is the lowest emission fuel. The second thing is that it is a domestic resource, which means it is generating value in New Zealand and contributing to the security of supply, which is extremely important. “If you look at the energy system in a country you need to look at its sustainability, which there is a huge emphasis on, and rightfully so. But, you also need to look at affordability to the people and the availability.” Availability equates to security of supply of energy when needed. Taking electricity as an example, 80 – 85% is generated from renewables, but that can fluctuate with dry summers or during periods of high demand, and that is where gas and coal step up to the plate. “Having gas domestically available and creating much lower emissions than coal, it is a much better alternative. If you look at Europe and what is happening in Ukraine for example you see how some countries depend on energy imports. That’s why it is so important to have a mix of energy sources in the country. If you have a diverse choice of energy options, and don’t rely so much on imports; you have security.” Henrik says in the future gas will transition from being hydrocarbon based to something like hydrogen or biogas, enabling further reduction to emissions towards zero carbon emitting gas. “The benefit of that is that you can use existing infrastructure after modification, like companies such as First Gas are already trialling. “That means transition is more affordable, because energy infrastructure projects – whether renewable or not – can be very time consuming and cumbersome. That’s where gas plays a key role, providing an important low emission fuel to the country to enable the time to build the capacity for new renewables or other options, before we go to the next step in a lower carbon future.” In New Zealand natural gas is used in industries like dairy for drying milk powder, it is used to generate fertilisers, it is used by T to page 6 Gentailers like Contact and Genesis, who use gas during periods of high demand to generate electricity. Liquid gas or LPG is sold to wholesalers who ultimately provide liquid gas in bottles where there is no pipeline gas connection, or used in BBQs, and around 400,000 homes are also recipients of gas through the different gentailers. And, it is a key resource in the petrochemical industry. A significant portion of the gas produced by OMV is purchased by Methanex and transformed into methanol which is then exported to the Asian market.
| 5 ENERGY OMV New Zealand OMV’s Pohokura onshore facility in Taranaki. 06 759 8999 mccomms.co.nz At MC Communications, we are proud to partner with OMV NZ and to supply themwith our wide range of Motorola award-winning communications products and services, both on and offshore. PROUD SUPPLIERS TO 28+ Years ------------------- of Making it Happen OMV NZ Kingston Offshore Services • Offshore & Marine Personnel • Vessel Management • Port Agency • Logistic Services • Technical Support • Health, Safety & Compliance 9-11 Moturoa Street, New Plymouth www.kingstonoffshore.nz admin@kingstonoffshore.nz OFFSHORE SERVICES Providing Customs Brokerage & International Freight Logistics to Taranaki since 1977 Alpha Customs Services Ltd Dawson & King, 25 Dawson St, New Plymouth New Zealand 4310 64-6-759 8104 alpha@alphacustoms.co.nz
6 | ENERGY OMV New Zealand T Global strategy - page 8 Natural gas industry big investor OMV Māui’s onshore production facility. “Having gas domestically available and creating much lower emissions than coal, it is a much better alternative,” says Henrik Mosser, MD of OMV Zealand. Methanol is the basis for urea fertilisers, the raw product for paints and silicone, an important component for wind turbines or components for electric vehicles — in fact methanol is a key building block for almost everything made by human hands. “While a portion of the gas is burnt to generate heat, a major portion is converted into products, which do not create emissions. “The other important part of the oil and gas industry is that it is a big investor in New Zealand. OMV New Zealand alone is currently investing over NZ$500 million in getting more gas out of domestic fields by big drilling campaigns that commenced at the beginning of last year. Those campaigns are off the Taranaki Coast. That means we need to bring in floating drilling rigs mostly from Europe to drill wells. More wells means more gas from existing fields.” OMV’s investments means jobs — not only directly through who it employs, but there is a big service contractor industry that is linked to oil and gas. Then you have all the industries and companies that need gas to produce their own products and cannot easily convert to electricity. T from page 4 “There are high temperature industries like steel manufacturers that cannot easily switch to electricity as an alternative. Until you have something else like hydrogen or enough biomass available, gas is currently the most viable fuel, These industries also need time to convert their whole fuel system into something new, and it needs to be a viable investment for them.” Until the alternative fuels and infrastructure are readily available and viable for Kiwi users, natural gas will continue to play a starring role in our daily lives, and the economy. Specialists in: Proud to support OMV New Zealand Ltd • Health Monitoring • Asbestos Assessors • Dust & Chemical Monitoring • Noise Assessments • Health & Safety Systems • Pre-employment Medicals • COVID-19 Testing • Respirator Fit Testing 169 De Havilland Drive, Bell Block reception@workingforhealth.co.nz www.workingforhealth.co.nz Proud to support OMV New Zealand
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8 | Valaris 249 rig next to Māui B in Taranaki. OMV is focused on being carbon net zero by 2050. ENERGY OMV New Zealand In March this year OMV Global presented a new transformation strategy, which signalled a significant but exciting shift in direction as the company strides towards net carbon zero 2050. One of Austria’s largest listed industrial companies, OMV Group has three main business divisions; Chemicals and Materials, Refining, and Upstream Production of Oil and Gas. Last year the Chemicals and Materials division purchased a major share in one of the biggest petrochemical companies in Europe, and a global market leader in the production of polyolefins. “The company is also a market leader in mechanical and chemical recycling of plastic waste,” says OMV New Zealand MD Henrik Mosser. “The transformation is to take OMV from a linear value chain to a circular value chain economy. A key element of that is to diversify our feedstock for refining and petrochemicals away from fossil fuels into sustainable fuels, or recycled materials.” While on the sustainable side, alternative fuels could be biofuels or hydrogen, a big portion will come from recycled materials. “In 2017 we built a pilot plant that converts one hundred kilograms of plastic waste/per hour into one hundred litres of oil for the refinery. “That’s now being upscaled to industrial size to generate feedstock out of plastic waste for the refinery. We’re also building the biggest green hydrogen electroliser in Austria, which from next year will produce around fifteen hundred tonnes of hydrogen a year. “What that means for the upstream oil and gas producing sector is a move away from oil, and more into gas. The main reason for that is we set ourselves a target to become carbon net zero by 2050 in all three emissions reduction target scopes.” Scope 1 is emissions from OMV’s own operations. Scope 2 is emissions from purchased third party energy needed for OMV’s operations. Scope 3 is emissions from OMV’s customers using OMV’s products. Henrik says even before reaching the 2050 target, OMV Global has set several targets to move away from fossil fuels, using money generated from oil and gas to establish a low carbon business. “We aim to invest five billion euros until 2030 to build up that low carbon business. “The focus areas identified are areas we see we can add value with the skills and the strengths that we bring from our oil and gas up stream history. “On the one hand that would be geothermal and we intend to generate about nine terawatt hours by 2030. There is also carbon capture, storage and utilisation which is a big element because we can utilise existing underground oil and gas reservoirs for the storage of gas or Co2 or hydrogen in the future for energy. “We aim to invest around one terawatt hours per year in renewable electricity to utilise for our own operations to reduce emissions from our operations. So there’s quite a substantial shift away from fossil fuels into sustainable feedstock for the refinery, recycling and the circular economy, and more focus on gas. New Zealand is an excellent fit into that strategy because we are already 80 – 85% gas and already converting the majority of that gas into a petrochemical product rather than burning it.” “We aim to invest five billion euros until 2030 to build up that low carbon business.” OMV strategy to move from fossil fuels T T Richard Loader 73 Corbe� Road, Bell Block New Plymouth 4312 Providing pilotage and logistics support to the oil & gas industry since 1996. Providing pilotage service to the iron sands export operation since 2014. We also provide a wide range of survey services ranging from marine, wind farm and defence. +64 6 758 5100 www.etlgroup.co.nz office@etlgroup.co.nz
| 9 ENERGY OMV New Zealand With a history spanning three decades operating throughout the Taranaki region, general engineering and fabrication specialists Coastal Services Ltd has forged its reputation on an ability to adapt and respond to customer needs. Built on the expertise of its people, the company’s diverse portfolio of services embraces all facets of engineering including, fabrication, mechanical, general and marine. A family-owned business with a team of experienced itter welders, over the past ive years Coastal Services has grown exponentially. “Our growth has been driven by demand,” says Glenn Northcott, who bought the business ten years ago in partnership with his father. “We have continued to broaden our reach and our client base has grown signi icantly. New Plymouth and Taranaki rely on relationships to build success. Quality workmanship and health and safety are huge drivers for us, but we are very adaptable to our clients’ needs and requirements which has provided us with a distinct competitive edge. We have a culture built on quality and commitment, and we stand by our commitments to on time delivery, best practice, excellent value engineering techniques and exceeding client expectations every time.” Located next to Port Taranaki, last year Coastal Services moved into brand new purpose built and well-equipped Diversity and adaptability general engineering premises on a large site, to cater for its growth. Whilst the majority of projects are based in the Taranaki region, Coastal Services meets client demands throughout Australasia. Servicing the marine industry, energy sector and construction industry, Coastal Services’ diverse range of projects include: vessel repairs and maintenance; structural fabrications; on-site services including preventative maintenance; repairs and new installations; and o -shore services including pressure piping. “Quite often we will take a project from concept — engaging third party chartered engineers for the design work — right through to delivery, which might also include on-site installation. Our team sets high standards through the pride they take in their work. We understand that project success depends on the expertise and practical experience of the team we put towards it, and believe each client and each project is unique and requires the necessary attention to determine the appropriate strategy.” Over the last decade, Coastal Services has established a strong business relationship with OMV, with a team based o -shore on the rigs providing on-going maintenance shift work and support. “Our relationship with OMV is highly valued and we look forward to working with them well into the future.” 06 751 0016 31 Centennial Drive, New Plymouth www.coastalservices.co.nz admin@coastalservices.co.nz · Plant Maintenance · Offshore Services · Pressure Piping & Equipment · Marine Engineering · Structural Fabrication · Design & Build · Corrosion Protection Proudly supporting OMV New Zealand Ltd O shore support for the energy industry Call us today to discuss support for your company. Ross Dingle, Head of Commercial, phone: 027 310 5112, email: rdingle@porttaranaki.co.nz Service Excellence World Class Assets For more than 50 years, Port Taranaki has provided specialised services and support to New Zealand’s energy industry. With an unparalleled depth and breadth of knowledge and experience gained through decades of working with some of the world’s largest and leading oil and gas companies, Port Taranaki is regarded as New Zealand’s premier energy port. “We’ve developed skills, facilities, and industry experience that have ensured our energy customers e iciently and safely get their products to the national and international markets – it’s a record and a legacy we’re pretty proud of,” says Port Taranaki head of commercial Ross Dingle. Port Taranaki is the only deep water port on the West Coast of New Zealand and has dedicated berths for o shore support vessels. “On the water, we have powerful tugs providing support in the ield that are crewed by experienced and talented operators,” says Mr Dingle. “Wharfside, we have skilled onshore support sta , large laydown and storage areas for project cargo, and mobile harbour crane operators experienced in heavy lifts.” Mr Dingle says a key to Port Taranaki’s ongoing success and importance to the Taranaki and New Zealand economies, has been its ability to be lexible and adapt quickly Port Taranaki – NZ’s Premier Energy Port to the changing needs of customers, market and societal trends and expectations, and the economic environment. “This has, perhaps, never been more pronounced than now, as the world tackles climate change and transitions away from traditional energy sources to meet low-emissions targets,” says Mr Dingle. “Gas remains, and will remain, important as New Zealand transitions, and we will continue to support our traditional energy partners to ensure New Zealanders have access to a ordable energy. “We are also adapting our business and utilising our knowledge, experience, skills, and facilities to support new energy solutions. For example, we’ve been the port of entry and provided lift, laydown and storage services for the componentry of two lower North Island wind farms, and we’ve been active in discussions about o shore wind energy and how we can support this industry.” Mr Dingle says it’s this agility that will ensure Port Taranaki remains New Zealand’s premier energy port. “Our vision is to be The Pride of Taranaki, so helping our community prosper is front of mind in all that we do. It drives us to provide service excellence and always meet the needs of our customers and prospective customers.”
10 | ENERGY Methanex NZ Methanex big player in local economy T T Richard Loader Methanex represents about 10% of the Taranaki economy, contributing about $850 million every year and employing over two hundred people. Once upon a time John Lennon asked us to imagine a world without possessions; and without a crystal clear liquid chemical called methanol produced from natural gas that is almost precisely what we would have. Methanol is an essential chemical building block for countless products that enhance our quality of life, from electronic consumer goods and parts to construction and building materials, to clothing and textiles, to automotive parts, solar panels and paint and it is a clean alternative energy solution. For more than 100 years, methanol has been safely shipped, handled and used in a variety of applications around the world – including the essential medical supplies and personal protective equipment used in the fight against COVID-19. Celebrating its 30th birthday this year globally, Methanex is the world’s largest producer/supplier of methanol into international markets. Headquartered in Vancouver Canada and listed on the Toronto and Nasdaq stock exchanges, Methanex is a world leader in the production of methanol – taking natural gas and making it into methanol. Its core customers – large industrials like Samsung – take the methanol and make it into other chemicals, which are then used in the manufacturer of a countless range of products. From a global perspective Methanex has methanol operations in Canada, US, Chile, Egypt, Trinidad, and New Zealand serving markets around the world, with China the biggest market. Methanex’s New Zealand operation began in 1993 with the purchase of gasoline plants in Taranaki that had been built in the late ‘80s as part of Prime Minister Rob Muldoon’s Think Big drive. Converting the gasoline plants to methanol, Methanex has been operating in New Zealand ever since, with three plants within 15 kilo- T T to page 12 metres north of New Plymouth. New Zealand’s Managing Director, Stuart McCall, says Methanex would be the largest energy consumer in the country, consuming about 40% of New Zealand’s natural gas as a raw material in the making of methanol. “When the gas comes in from off-shore or on-shore fields we take a stream of that for the production of methanol. “About a third of the gas used creates heat and we operate at around 1000° C. Two thirds of the gas is actually embedded in the methanol. For more information visit or email Proud to work with Methanex NZ Following their guiding principles of trust, respect, integrity and professionalism.
Employing the best of the best, Brian Baker Instrumentation Ltd has been servicing Taranaki’s Petrochemical industry for over 30 years and prides itself on the quality and reliability of its diverse range of services. Stephen Houghton has been at the helm of Brian Baker Instrumentation for the last nine years and is passionate about the industry his business services. He says a focus on employing talented people with excellent work ethics who are team players and solution orientated has been at the heart of the company’s success. In 2021 Greg George joined the Business as General Manager. Greg has over 30 years in the Petrochemical Industry he brings with him extensive experience from previous management roles, he is committed to providing an excellent service to our customers with the highest level of safety in the industry. “All our staff are extremely safety focused. We come from a background where we have an excellent understanding and attitude towards the HSE Act and the environmental expectation of our clients. As a company, our safety record is outstanding, which we’re very proud of. Our customers appreciate our values and ethics and the way we train and treat people. I’ve just taken that approach all the way through my working career. Our people are our greatest asset.” Initially estabished as an instrumentation, electrical and control valve contracting company based in New Plymouth, Stephen has worked hard to expand his team’s skill sets and competencies, and the business’s diversity of projects. “We cover a wide range of instrumentation, electrical, project management, scheduling, planning andmaintenance shutdowns. On the valve control side we’re now IANZ (International Accreditation New Zealand) Accreditation for testing and certifying relief (Pressure Safety) valves and to test and certify hydro testing of all types of block and isolation valves.” The diversity of Brian Baker Instrumentation’s work includes all instrumentation and electrical trade services, hazardous area inspections, project management, shutdown/turnarounds , control valve and PSV servicing, plant commissioning, scheduled maintenance. “Almost our entire team are dual trade qualified in electrical instrumentation, inspection services, and project management,” explains Stephen. “We’re New Zealand’s only independent supplier of gas and liquid fiscal metering maintenance services including metering design and installation.” While the core team at Brian Baker Instrumentation sits at around 25 permanent staff, at peak times during scheduled maintenance shutdowns the team can balloon to 100. “We’re very nimble and flexible with how we operate to meet business needs, and the people we engage with. Depending on the additional staff we need, sometimes we might engage subcontractors and other times they might be fixed term or casual staff.” In late 2020, the company expanded its operation by opening a branch in Taupo, providing that same level of quality service to the region’s extensive thermal and dairy industries. With the establishment of the Taupo branch has increased the company’s reach into the Waikato and Bay of Plenty areas. “Opening a branch in Taupo has been floating around for many years,” says Stephen. “We’re now focusing the next three years on succession and bringing people into the team that will build on this opportunity. Taupo was a way to expand on that and provide the next generation with diversification of opportunities while spreading our risk working in different industry environments. There’s a lot happening in both dairy and thermal.” With the establishment of the Taupo Branch Stephen was able to recruit the most talented valve people in the business. Wano Samuels Managing Director of Valve Maintenance NZ in Taupo since late 2020 is the Valve Specialist in Taupo. With his knowledge he is able to give the customers the utmost confidence in our work. Brian Baker Instrumentation Services Limited is a local Taranaki contractor specialising in: General Electrical, Instrument and Electronic Maintenance and Installation | Temporary power and lighting | Electrical inspections Industrial electronic repairs | Plant shutdown and start up maintenance, planning, Q&A | Maximo Database administration Plant commissioning | Hazardous Area Inspections | Project management | Control valve servicing Quality and reliability 0800 865 799 | www.bbisl.co.nz
12 | NZ gateway to markets in Asia T from page 10 Methanex New Zealand’s managing director, Stuart McCall, says Methanex would be the largest energy consumer in the country, consuming about 40% of New Zealand’s natural gas as a raw material in the making of methanol. ENERGY Methanex NZ “The gas is run over a catalyst to create the chemical reaction to produce methanol. We have capacity to produce 2.2 million tonnes of methanol each year through our plants in New Zealand, which would represent about 3% of the global methanol production. “There is a lot of press around fossil fuels but the bit that gets missed with Methanol is that we actually take the gas/carbon and most of it gets embedded into a product, so the carbon is not being emitted.” Last year the Waitara Valley plant, the smallest of the three plants, was idled mainly because the Pohokura offshore gas line couldn’t supply as much gas as originally expected. “When there are little hiccups, as a big gas user we suffer, but it’s part and parcel of our business.” The New Zealand assets represent about 25% of the company’s global capacity and is a key gateway to the Methanol markets in Asia. It also plays a significant part in the local economy. “We represent about 10% of the Taranaki economy, contributing about $850 million every year, employing over two hundred people and supporting over 3000 jobs when you look at the extended footprint.” Methanex’s subsidiary shipping company called Waterfront Shipping has a fleet of thirty methanol tankers that are used to transport the product around the world. By the end of next year 60% of those ships will be capable of running on methanol itself, instead of dirtier marine fuels. “Running on methanol can significantly reduce emissions. It is being taken up with considerable interest from large shipping companies around the world, as a cleaner fuel.” Looking to the future, Stuart says there is a symbiotic relationship with the gas companies. “We are their main customer. So as long as we are still around the gas suppliers will keep looking for gas reserves and as long as they keep looking for gas reserves, we will still be around. “Unless you can picture a world where almost nothing man-made exists there is not an easily substitutable product for methanol or other oil or gas products. “So to me the focus on the next few decades is how we can make that with lower emissions. “We are confident that there is a long term future here, and we see a very strong on-going demand globally for methanol going forward.” A long and successful history of adding value for Methanex by delivering excellent solutions through the expert application of appropriate technology Level 1, 87 Devon Street East, New Plymouth 4310 | P: 06 759 2199 E: enquiry@pandp.co.nz 471 St Aubyn Street, Moturoa, New Plymouth 021 245 2839 info@jgp.co.nz www.jgp.co.nz • Energy & Gas • Power Generation • Water • Ports • Primary Industries • Future Energy Specialised Project Management, Consultancy, and Supervision company Delivering Project Success Approved Methanex Professional Services Provider • CNC & LARGE CAPACITY MACHINING • HEAVY & SPECIALIST FABRICATION • PORTABLE ON-SITE MACHINING SERVICES • MECHANICAL FITTING & MAINTENANCE • ENGINEERING SUPPORT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT • 24 HOUR, 7 DAY SERVICE 06 759 8014 | www.paceengineering.co.nz | 85 Katere Rd, New Plymouth PROUD TO SUPPLY QUALITY & PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO METHANEX General Engineering - Pipeline Construction - Geothermal Bolt Tensioning - Blast & Paint - Transport Services Waitara - Head Office PH: (06) 754 8602 Email: adam@warnerconstruction.co.nz | Address: 36 Norman Street, Waitara, New Plymouth 4320 Taupo PH: (07) 376 5753 Email: grant@warnerconstruction.co.nz | Address: 32 Manuka Street, Tauhara, Taupo 3330 Bell Block PH: (06) 755 4504 Email: adam@warnerconstruction.co.nz | Address: 65 De Havilland Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312 www.warnerconstruction.co.nz Warner Construction Ltd is proud to be associated with Methanex
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14 | Youth careers a focus for company Richard Loader In the 30 years that JNL’s Wairarapa mill has been operating it has grown significantly in volume processed and product range. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Wairarapa: Juken NZ Ltd - Masterton to page 16 Wairarapa is on a delightful journey of discovery with a renaissance of boutique communities, towns and villages, each possessing their own unique personalities and offerings, while remaining firmly connected through primary industry. For the last 32 years forestry and wood processing company Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL) has been an important part of Wairarapa’s journey, contributing to the fabric of the community through employment, economic investment and social well-being. Employing 220 staff at the Wairarapa mill and around 100 forestry contract staff, JNL’s wage bill in the Wairarapa is upwards of $25 million a year. Wairarapa Mill General Manager Karl Burling has been part of Juken’s journey almost as long as the company has been operating, and is passionate about the region, its growth and development, and sees the region’s youth as the key to its prosperity. “We’re a very big part of the Wairarapa community and want to be a bigger part. Recently we opened our doors for tours of the mill, showcasing what we do, and also engaging with local youth, showing the diverse range of careers available. We’re trying to encourage those kids to stay before they fall into unemployment or leave the region. We’re working with a number of groups here to try to achieve that. That’s why it’s so important for JNL to be an active part of the community.” Last December Karl became a board member of Business Wairarapa, the region’s Chamber of Commerce. 0800 26 26 22 sales@activeprint.co.nz www.activeprint.co.nz Join JNL using promo easyorder, the FREE merchandise management system suppliers since 1981 Save time and money Simplify your processes Achieve brand consistency Control user permissions Call us today and try it for yourself! Events & Signage Promotional Merchandise Printed Collateral Bespoke Apparel Safety Gear Corporate Gifts
| 15 JNL’s Wairarapa mill makes a lot of LVL framing timber for supply throughout New Zealand. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Wairarapa: Juken NZ Ltd - Masterton 12 Papawai Place, Masterton Mitek Frames and Trusses • J Frame LVL Frames and Trusses Complete drafting services from concept through to full working drawings MCCARTHY TRANSPORT ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT JUKEN NZ www.wormald.co.nz
16 | ‘We want to recruit the kids’ T from page 14 About 300,000 tonnes of JNL’s total harvest goes to its mills with the remaining 300,000 supplying other local mills, or going to export. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Wairarapa: Juken NZ Ltd - Masterton Karl’s involvement on the organisation was born from JNL’s involvement with Youth 2 Work, which works collaboratively with the region’s young people, employers and educators to ensure all young people aged 16-24 years in the Wairarapa have the opportunity to have successful pathways into education, training or employment. “Nicola Belsham the GM for Business Wairarapa came to see me and we were having a discussion about what Business Wairarapa does. I indicated that I was interested in joining the board because I wanted to get more involved in the community and felt JNL could assist Business Wairarapa with the resources we offer because of our size and scale.” Karl sees an opportunity for businesses throughout the Wairarapa to work together to identify and nurture the region’s growth, promoting Wairarapa as a great place to live and work for young people coming through or returning to the region. “That’s key to our growth. There are new businesses coming to the region and that growth provides employment. Part of the regional discussion for getting visitors here is the social, cultural, environmental and economic well-being that’s embedded in the wider community. “That all filters down from the business community to tourism and local councils as part of their general strategy. I think that’s creating quite an environment for businesses to understand that Wairarapa is a good place to operate and be successful. Wairarapa is a great place to live and work and a great place to raise a family. But we need to do more work to encourage those kids to stay, work, live and love in the Wairarapa.” Karl says getting involved in Business Wairarapa has opened up other pathways for discussions with organisations about the region. “There’s the Mayoral Taskforce Trust which is also doing a great job with kids, and there’s a Skills Board, as well. “There all these really good business people who are involved in the same strategies trying to keep these kids here and make Wairarapa a great place to stay in, as well as be in. We want to recruit the kids into Wairarapa, then retain them. Businesses can come here and grow. We have the ability to supply and support everything in the region, which is also a key factor.” Established in 1990 as a subsidiary to Japan-based WoodOne Corporation, Juken New Zealand has forests in Wairarapa and Gisborne, with a total volume of 30,000 hectares, and a combined annual harvest of 600,000 tonnes. Forestry operations are complemented with timber mills in the Wairarapa and Gisborne, with two in Kaitaia. While the forestry and milling divisions operates independently from each other logs from Wairarapa and Gisborne forests supply JNL’s mills in those regions. Of JNL’s total harvest, about 300,000 tonnes goes to the mills, with the remaining 300,000 supplying other local mills, or going to export. “The main markets for our processed products are Japan, Philippines and New Zealand,” says Karl. “Japan and the Philippines take high grade/ high valued furniture making products, and flooring products. A lot of pruned material “Wairarapa is a great place to live and work and a great place to raise a family. But we need to do more work to encourage those kids to stay, work, live and love in the Wairarapa.” Your global supply chain partner. Mainfreight Masterton are proud to support Juken NZ 06 377 4310 www.mainfreight.co.nz masterton.pickups@mainfreight.co.nz
| 17 The main markets for JNL’s processed products are Japan, Philippines and New Zealand. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Wairarapa: Juken NZ Ltd - Masterton goes into making things like door jams, door frames, closet frames and flooring material. “The New Zealand market is solid timber products for some local businesses, so again that’s high quality, pruned product. “The Wairarapa mill is about 70% domestic market, with the rest going to Japan (WoodOne) and the Philippines ((JPC). The Wairarapa mill also makes a lot of LVL framing timber for supply throughout New Zealand.” In the 30 years that JNL’s Wairarapa mill has been operating it has grown significantly in volume processed and product range. Karl believes there are further opportunities for growth. “The future opportunities here are expansion and more growth. “As our capacity builds so too does our need for people to operate the plant. That’s why we need the youth.” TimTechChem are proud supporters of Juken New Zealand Ltd. We have been partnering together for over ten years, helping Juken New Zealand Ltd (JNL) develop new treatment technologies and innovative timber products. Utilizing our patented boron-based timber preservative BAX, we look forward to helping JNL develop even further while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the engineered timber market. Azelis manufactures and distributes specialty chemical and Food ingredients across New Zealand via factory operations and sales offices in both Auckland and Christchurch. TimTechChem (A Division of Azelis NZ Ltd) 106 G Carmen Road Hei Hei, Christchurch 03 344 1630 Azelis NZ Ltd 24 Poland Road Glenfield, Auckland 09 444 4650 HEAD OFFICE CHCH OFFICE businesscentral Each edition priority delivered to your door. . Stay informed; we work with business owners and decision-makers across all economic sectors, pro iling their success. i ; i i i i - ll i , ili i . www.waterfordpress.co.nz/subscriptions . . . i i 03 983 5525 03 983 5525 Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. Volume 6 | Issue 2 | April 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz ‘Excellence in Energy’ Taranaki’s Todd Energy will have a key role to play as New Zealand moves toward a low emissions economy. Page 8 Waikato farmers Dean & Ang Finnerty have expanded their dairy cow operation into a successful goat milking enterprise as well PAGE 10 Turning challenge into opportunity AUTUMN 2022 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Volume 6 | Issue 3 | July 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Making waves Back on track New Zealand hydrofoil maker Armstrong is generating interest around the world with its high performance products. Work on the ambitious NZCIS facility in Upper Hutt is progressing well after Covid disruptions. PAGE 70 PAGE 10 Healthy delivery A new elective surgery facility in Hastings will provide a big boost to the region’s operating capacity. PAGE 52 Volume 6 | Issue 5 | December 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz Cheers Boys! YoungWellington irm3Māori Boys is creating a buzz with it’s ground-breakingWai Manuka natural beverage. PAGE 45 Passion and pride New Plymouth’s Energyworks has forged a strong reputation in 50 years of business. PAGE 64 Seaview upgrade CentrePort’s SeaviewWharf facility is set for a major upgrade to bring it up to international standards. PAGE 14
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