New Zealand is an energy-rich country. DSIR research and exploration are described in defining our national resources of hydro-electricity, coal, geothermal energy and petroleum (natural gas and oil), all of which are know known to be considerably larger than was thought only a few decades ago. In Taranaki there is very limited hydro-electrical potential; only modest quantities of coal in difficult locations and no geothermal potential despite the presence of the dormant volcano Mt Egmont. However, the province does contain New Zealand's best production and future prospects for natural gas and oil. DSIR investigations into alternative developments for synthetic liquid fuels is also discussed.
