Fuel security plan released
The Government has published a fuel security plan to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.
The Government has published a fuel security plan to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.
This page explains how the process for Ministerial exemptions from minimum stockholding obligations (MSO) works for fuel companies.
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of natural and orange hydrogen in New Zealand.
The scope of our current legislative framework for minerals development in New Zealand.
Enabling natural and orange hydrogen development offers opportunities for New Zealand.
The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days of cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disruptions.
The Government proposes to update New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.
The Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 was enacted on 5 August 2025. The Act removes the ban on new oil and gas exploration beyond onshore Taranaki and signals the Government’s intent to reinvigorate investment in petroleum exploration.
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