Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Alexander Group rolls out dual-fuel hydrogen truck
Alexander Group NZ is celebrating what it calls a “huge milestone” in the shift toward cleaner freight transport, with its first dual-fuel hydrogen truck now officially…
New Scania Super 11 engine targets improved fuel economy and payload capacity
Scania has unveiled its latest addition to the Super powertrain line-up—an 11-litre engine designed to deliver increased fuel efficiency and reduced weight without sacrificing performance. The…
Govt increases diesel reserve requirements
New Zealand’s minimum diesel stockholding requirements will rise from 21 to 28 days from mid-2028, a move the Government says will strengthen the country’s resilience against fuel supply disruptions.
Allied Petroleum launches NZ-first cooking oil diesel trial
Bulk fuel supplier Allied Petroleum is giving used cooking oil a new lease on life, launching a groundbreaking trial using five of its Christchurch-based tankers to test a renewable diesel blend.
Watch: Auckland’s new flyover rises with the help of a giant mobile crane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpQGjW1WUx8 A year after construction began, the new flyover at one of Auckland’s busiest intersections is now standing tall, with commuters seeing progress as work continues…
Channel Infrastructure posts $26m full-year net profit
Marsden Point fuel import operator Channel Infrastructure has recorded a full-year net profit after tax of $26m, down 6% year-on-year. The NZX-listed firm saw revenue up…
Govt to consider ‘special economic zones’, including Marsden Point
Marsden Point could become part of a "special economic zone" (SEZ) aimed at ensuring New Zealand’s fuel and energy resilience as well as attracting overseas investors…
Fuel prices expected to rise as NZ dollar weakens
Petrol prices across New Zealand are expected to rise soon due to escalating US-Russia tensions and the weakening of the New Zealand dollar, which recently dropped…
Channel Infrastructure, Higgins to develop bitumen import terminal
Channel Infrastructure has entered into a 15-year contract with Higgins Contractors to develop a bitumen import terminal at Marsden Point. The new terminal is expected to…
Govt proposes to boost diesel reserves
The Government is seeking feedback on the country's diesel reserves with a proposal to increase stock levels from 21 days to 28.It comes as the previous…