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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
Govt retract Waste to Energy feasibility study funding amid corruption investigation.
The government announced hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for a proposed waste-to-energy scheme two days after experts advised it was a lemon. The Environment Ministry warned the Provincial Growth Fund that the proposed project on the West Coast was unsustainable economically or environmentally. Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones placed the proposed scheme on ice in February after