New Zealand
Minesto finds partner for expansion into Australian and New Zealand markets
Marine energy technology company Minesto has inked a collaborative agreement with Hydrokite Project Development, an ocean current and tidal energy project developer, to bring its technology to markets in Australia and New Zealand. The broadened market presence in Australia and New Zealand is directe
World’s first maritime megawatt charging system picked for AT’s electric ferries
Swiss technology company ABB has secured a contract with Auckland Transport (AT), New Zealand’s transport services and infrastructure provider, to deliver the maritime industry’s first megawatt charging system (MCS) for all-electric and hybrid-electric ferries.
Pacific leaders vow to transition away from fossil fuels but ‘loopholes and weasel words’ weaken commitment
While calling for a transition away from coal, oil & gas, Pacific leaders’ final text did not explicitly mention extraction and production.
BV greenlights Propspeed foul-release coating system
New Zealand’s coatings developer Propspeed® has won a type approval from Bureau Veritas for its Propspeed foul-release coating system. The type approval follows a comprehensive round of third-party testing proving that the system conforms to the technical standards established by regulatory bodies.
Beach Energy awaits Valaris rig to spud well off New Zealand
Beach Energy is now targeting the start of drilling operations at its development well off Taranaki towards the end of the first quarter of 2024.
IHI wins pre-FEED contract for ammonia production in New Zealand
Japan’s IHI Corporation has been awarded a contract to undertake pre-FEED Woodside Energy Technologies to assess the feasibility of manufacturing and exporting ammonia in Greenpoint and Tiwai Point in New Zealand’s Southland. The proposed project is targeting to produce 500,000 tons per year of ammo
Incat Crowther to design electric hybrid ferry for Auckland-Devonport route
New Zealand’s Auckland Transport has announced that shipbuilder Incat Crowther has been commissioned to deliver the design for a new 300-passenger electric hybrid fast ferry. Specifically, the project will see Incat Crowther work closely with Q-West Boat Builders, Hamilton Jet and Fullers360 on the
Storm forecast speeds up Helix vessel’s departure towards Tui field
Due to a forecast storm event, Helix Energy Solutions’ semi-submersible vessel Q7000 has departed earlier than planned from Port Taranaki in New Zealand towards the Tui field where it will perform decommissioning work. Q7000 will plug and abandon the wells across the Tui field as part of Phase 3 of
Helix vessel at port getting ready for Tui decommissioning activities
Helix Energy Solutions’ semi-submersible vessel Q7000 has arrived at Port Taranaki in New Zealand to commence the third phase of a field decommissioning project. Q7000, which arrived at the port on 16 May, will plug and abandon the wells across the Tui field as part of Phase 3 of decommissioning act
Helix vessel making a pit stop at port prior to kicking off oil field’s next decom phase
A specialist well Intervention vessel will start Phase 3 soon for the decommissioning of an oil field offshore New Zealand.
Valaris wraps up rig sale and gets more work for its fleet as offshore drilling market tightens
A deep dive into Valaris’ rigs, including details about new contracts and extensions along with other recent activities related to its fleet.
Napier Port to drive down emissions with new equipment
Napier Port has taken delivery of four new Kalmar container handling machines after a comprehensive procurement process that was aligned to the port’s emissions reduction strategy and wider sustainability objectives.