BP to supply marine biofuels to New Zealand

The oil major will supply a blend of 24% International Sustainability and Carbon Certification-approved used cooking oil methyl ester (Ucome) biodiesel and 76% very-low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO).

NZ targets to reduce air pollution from boats

The Part 199 apply to New Zealand commercial vessels and recreational boats that operate in the sea. Vessel and boat owners have a part to play in protecting our marine environment, and we can all help to reduce the impact of climate change.

RoRo vessel to operate on methanol fuel

MOVE Logistics Group in New Zealand plans to order a new coastal RORO vessel capable of running on methanol fuel. Earlier in 2022, MOVE secured $10 million in co-investment funds from transport agency Waka Kotahi to support coastal shipping initiatives that reduce freight sector greenhouse gas emissions and enhance resilience. Waka Kotahi has endorsed the

NZ government to ban fossil fuel electricity generation

The New Zealand government is committing to making it increasingly difficult for businesses to rely on energy generated from fossil fuels. Further to banning new offshore oil and gas exploration in 2018, and committing to a “100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030” target, the Government is planning to ban electricity companies from investing in

Firstgas partners with Australian energy group FFI for green hydrogen

 New Zealand’s biggest gas pipelines operator, Firstgas, and Australian energy group Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), are looking at hydrogen production and distribution. The two companies have agreed to investigate making green hydrogen, which could be initially blended with natural gas and in time to replace it for domestic and business users. Last year, Firstgas outlined

First trial of hydrogen-powered vehicles in NZ begins

Toyota New Zealand is partnering with several local companies to roll out the country’s first commercial trial of hydrogen-powered vehicles. The scheme will see the likes of The Warehouse, Spark, Air New Zealand, and five other companies, contribute funding and take part in the car sharing scheme to test two Toyota Mirai, with the potential