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The BERL report and REL’s Buller proposal
In July 2019, Nick Robertson and Merewyn Groom completed a report on whether incineration was a waste disposal option for New Zealand. The report acknowledged that the introduction of waste-to-energy (W-t-E) could affect New Zealand’s efforts to move to a circular economy at the time being considered by The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) to transition New Zealand toward reducing
W-t-E company moves failed Westport proposal to Hokitika
Renew Energy independent director Kevin Stratful said the company’s previous partner, China Tianying Inc (CNTY), would no longer be used. Discussions were underway with a new European partner. Stratful told Thursday’s meeting that the Hokitika plant would not use Chinese technology and would not need to stockpile rubbish. The Renew Energy plant was initially mooted for the Buller district but abandoned after it was revealed
Company reveals intention to import waste for proposed W-t-E plant
Why Westport? Renew Energy managing director David McGregor was recently asked why the proposed W-t-E plant should be built in Westport. McGregor replied, “One of the reasons for Westport was the port facilities. We can bring material from the [Pacific] Islands and Australia.” McGregor also briefed the Buller District Council in November 2018. In this briefing, McGregor also stated the