How to submit an expression of interest – Gas Security Fund

What you need and how to submit an expression of interest for the Gas Security Fund when it opens on 12 January 2026.

What you need

Here’s a checklist of what you will need to submit to complete your expression of interest (EOI):

  • copies of consents
  • project budget
  • full project Gantt chart
  • financial statements for the last three years (including cashflow, balance sheet, profit and loss)
  • qualified accountant produced profit and loss, cashflow and balance sheet forecasts, ten years.

Additional documents when available:

  • trust deed (if applicable)
  • feasibility study 
  • business case
  • cost benefit analysis
  • information memorandum (if used for capital raising)
  • risk management plan
  • economic impact assessment
  • cultural impact assessment
  • environmental impact assessment
  • letters of support
  • governance structure.

If your project is successful through the EOI process, you may be asked for additional information. Kānoa will tell you what else will need to be submitted.

You can submit your expression of interest here from 12 January 2026.

More help

If you have questions about submitting an expression of interest:

Email kanoa@mbie.govt.nz