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.

On this page you can find data tables for gas production, transformation, and consumption in New Zealand, as well as information about the physical infrastructure and industry governance.

The Government proposes to update New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.

Minister for Resources Shane Jones has launched New Zealand’s national Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, documents that lay a strategic and enduring path for the mineral sector, with the aim of doubling exports to $3 billion by 2035.

The Government has developed a Resource Strategy for minerals and petroleum.

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on a draft critical minerals list for New Zealand in September 2024 to identify minerals that are essential to our economic functions, are in demand by international partners, and face high risks to supply domestically and internationally. It has now released a summary of submissions and submissions received.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on a draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040 in mid-2024 to set a strategic framework for responsible mineral production in New Zealand. A summary of submissions was released in September 2024.

The Government is developing a Critical Minerals List for New Zealand.

Legislation reinstating petroleum exploration has been introduced by the Coalition Government.