Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Alarm bells raised as transport industry faces major fuel costs
Surging oil prices are impacting road transport operators across New Zealand ”like never before”, according to industry body Transporting New Zealand. Of the 400 transport companies…
Gull acquisition gets OIO green light
Australian fuel retailer Ampol has been given Overseas Investment Office (OIO) clearance to sell its New Zealand Gull business to Australian investment firm Allegro Funds. Under the terms…
Video: TransDiesel rebrands with a nod to past and future
New Zealand heavy equipment supplier TransDiesel is announcing a rebrand and name change as it moves into a new era.
Michael Barnard: Keep your spirits up and your fuel prices down
Michael Barnard Fuel prices are burning a hole through the wallets of Kiwis everywhere, hitting hardest for those who make a living on the road. The…
NZ-Japan commit to renewable energy partnership
New Zealand is teaming up with Japan on renewable energy initiatives including the development of green hydrogen infrastructure. Hydrogen-refuelling stations will begin to appear in the…
NZ releases more emergency oil stocks
Megan Woods New Zealand will release 483,000 barrels from its emergency oil stocks in response to the ongoing global impact on energy security after Russia’s invasion…
Z Energy moving out of petrol business
Z Energy has launched a campaign “Moving with the times” to get out of the petrol business, representing New Zealand’s direction towards more carbon friendly transport…
Channel Infrastructure ready for first fuel import shipment
Channel Infrastructure, the Marsden Point fuel import terminal, has officially launched with trading on the New Zealand stock exchange (NZX). The renamed company began trading on…
DHL signs largest sustainable aviation fuel deals with Neste, BP
DHL Express is partnering with oil giants BP and Neste on two of the largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deals in the industry. It will provide…
Ampol gets green light to purchase Z
The Commerce Commission has given Australian fuel retailer Ampol the green light to acquire 100% of the shares in Z Energy Limited. It follows news earlier…