Fuel & Energy
Diesel, fuel supply, prices and the energy that powers the fleet.
Z Energy board approves $2b takeover offer
Z Energy’s board of directors is unanimously recommending that shareholders vote in favour of a full acquisition offer with Australian fuel retailer Ampol valued at just…
Z Energy backs proposal for sustainable aviation fuel industry in NZ
Z Energy is supporting Air New Zealand and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) efforts to develop a local sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. Air…
Video: Chinese firm delivers 100 fuel cell trucks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU4l8q0pMTo A fleet of 100 hydrogen heavy trucks has been delivered for work on a major new construction project in Hebei Province, China. The fuel cell…
TransDiesel stepping up through tough times
Paul Harris As part of the country’s efforts to stamp out the spread of COVID-19, TransDiesel has reaffirmed its support of their frontline employees who are…
TransDiesel boss to step down
Mike McKessar Long-serving chief executive of Christchurch-based TransDiesel, Mike McKessar, has signalled he will resign from the business in March 2022. TransDiesel chair Craig Boyce says…
Marsden Point should stay open for biofuels, says Bioenergy Association
Closure of the Marsden Point refinery will increase the barrier to low emissions transport, the Bioenergy Association says. It’s concerned the refinery is being decommissioned without…
Refining NZ reaches agreement with Mobil
Refining NZ has reached an in-principle agreement with Mobil Oil New Zealand on key commercial terms including price for a potential import terminal operation at Marsden…
Refinery petition tops 10,000 signatures
A petition calling on the Government to take action and keep the Marsden Point Oil Refinery operating has topped 10,000 signatures. It calls on the Government…
MTA monitoring Ampol bid for Z Energy
Ian Baggott The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says it is monitoring the Ampol offer for Z Energy to see if it provides a chance to further…
TransDiesel launches pump-over bulk delivery truck
A new lubricant delivery service introduced by TransDiesel is helping the restocking of product to key operators throughout the South Island. A pump-over truck was first…