New Zealand
Sunda steps closer to dusting off 1985 gas field as New Zealand bid goes exclusive
Sunda has secured exclusivity for its New Zealand exploration permit bid, paving the way for a potential appraisal of a 41-year-old gas field.
Worley gets technical advisor role for New Zealand’s LNG import terminal
New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has selected Australia’s engineering company Worley as client engineer and technical advisor for the development of the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal. Worley will support the ministry through the procurement
Vessev debuts new solution for ‘greater’ energy efficiency at sea
New Zealand-based electric hydrofoiling technology company Vessev has unveiled its brand-new podded electric propulsion system engineered to ‘improve’ a vessel’s overall energy efficiency. According to Vessev, the solution, which has been dubbed the VS–Drive, is a submersible motor that combines act
Port of Auckland nears completion of in-port biofouling solution
New Zealand’s Port of Auckland is inching closer to wrapping up the development of an in-port biofouling solution to clean niche areas of vessels. According to the port’s officials, the technology being developed is anticipated to offer maritime transport lines and cruise operators with “additional
HAMR Energy enters biomass supply deal for renewable fuels production
Australian chemicals company HAMR Energy has teamed up with compatriot forestry and sawmill business OneFortyOne for the supply of sustainable biomass for renewable methanol production in “a significant step forward” in the development of its flagship Portland Renewable Fuels Project (PRF Project).
New Zealand prolongs oil production lifespan of OMV’s 16-year-old field to 2037
OMV New Zealand, a subsidiary of Austria’s OMV, has received a multi-year extension of the petroleum mining permit (PMP) 38160, which encompasses an oil field that has been producing hydrocarbons since 2009 off the coast of New Zealand.
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Vessev readies to debut hydrofoil technology as it docks in the US market
New Zealand-based electric hydrofoiling technology company Vessev has dropped anchor in the United States market with the launch of its first office in the country, driven by an ambition to address the increasing demand for sustainable maritime solutions. As disclosed, the opening of the new office—
Vessev: Electric hydrofoiling ferry enters service in New Zealand
Vessev, a New Zealand-based sustainable marine technology company, revealed that the first VS-9 hydrofoiling ferry, named Kermadec, has entered commercial service with Fullers360, the largest ferry transport and tourism operator in New Zealand.
After almost 40 years in the region, ABL settles in New Zealand
Energy and marine consultancy ABL has expanded into New Zealand with the aim of supporting the country’s maritime and offshore energy markets. ABL New Zealand, located at Mount Maunganui, will offer the full range of energy and marine consultancy services, with a particular focus on marine surveying
Ports of Auckland’s all-electric tug Sparky saves 465t of CO2 emissions annually
Since its launch, Sparky, the fully electric tug at Ports of Auckland, has prevented 465 tonnes of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere each year, according to the port.
New Zealand revoking offshore exploration ban amid gas crunch fears
New Zealand’s government is setting the stage to lift the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration with a suite of proposed changes to an energy bill in a bid to stave off energy security woes due to looming gas supply shortages.