Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Z Energy reports lower retail fuel volumes, commercial transport steady
Z Energy is reporting reduced quarterly retail volumes as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns and increased costs at the pump. However, commercial transport volumes for the…
Campaign for NZ coastal tankers says fuel security at risk
MT Kokako The removal of New Zealand coastal tankers from service is an unacceptable risk to New Zealand’s fuel security. That’s according to three unions representing…
Mariners made redundant three days before Christmas
In spite of an earlier warning from the Maritime Union, the forthcoming closure of refinery operations at Marsden Point has finally impacted the local crew of…
NZ Maritime union calls for levy to safeguard fuel security
The New Zealand Maritime Union is calling for the Government to step in and help save Marsden Point oil refinery from closure or risk a “domino…
Video: Hyundai NZ welcomes Xcient Fuel Cell
Hyundai NZ has marked the arrival of the country’s very first hydrogen fuel cell truck with a special presentation to potential customers and the media.
Refinery closure a ‘giant step backwards’, says union
The Maritime Union says the closure of Marsden Point refinery is sending New Zealand on a “high risk track at a bad time” and is a…
Marsden Point refinery to close following board’s final decision
Refining NZ is set to proceed as a fuel import-only terminal following the board’s final investment decision and marking a significant turning point after 60 years as…
Megan Duncan: Drive down diesel costs with telematics
Megan Duncan It has never been more expensive to fill up your tank in New Zealand. Many service stations around the country are now charging more…
Key partnership aims to accelerate NZ’s e-mobility industry
ABB is partnering with leading technology and energy solutions firm ECL Group to roll out EV charging infrastructure for key customers throughout New Zealand. ECL Group…
Z Energy teams up with Neste on high-quality biofuels
Z Energy is partnering with Finnish refiner Neste to bring drop-in biofuels to the New Zealand market. The renewable fuels are high-quality and unlike conventional biofuels…