Introduction
Enabling natural and orange hydrogen development offers opportunities for New Zealand.
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Increased onshore diesel reserves to improve resilience
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.
Updating New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose
The Government proposes to update New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.
Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025
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.
A Minerals and Petroleum Resource Strategy (2019)
The Government has developed a Resource Strategy for minerals and petroleum.
Discussion document: Regulatory proposals for natural and orange hydrogen development
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of natural and orange hydrogen in New Zealand.
Feedback sought on options to regulate natural and orange hydrogen
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of naturally occurring and orange hydrogen.
Minister’s foreword
Unlocking the potential of natural and orange hydrogen development in New Zealand offers opportunities for energy resilience, innovation and economic growth.
What are the high-level options?
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