EnergySaudi Arabia faces new oil titanEven if Saudi Arabia wins its struggle with US shale producers over market share, it will face a new billion-barrel adversary.07 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatercare plans to run treatment plants on biogasIt could soon be easier on the environment to have a shower or use the toilet in Auckland.28 Feb 03:00 AM
EnergyOil price revival boosts stocksGlobal equity markets have received a boost from an upturn in crude oil as the market focused on a forthcoming meeting of major oil producers.26 Feb 10:03 PM
EnergySaudi Arabia reeling from falling oil pricesSaudi Arabia - Stung by falling oil prices, Saudi Arabia has cut spending and subsidies as part of harsh austerity measures that threaten the lavish welfare programs underpinning its stability.26 Feb 08:00 PM
EnergyArctic was a bet that didn't pay off, Shell chief saysThe departing chief of Royal Dutch Shell's U.S. division says the failed quest to find crude in Arctic waters off Alaska is still a point of pride because it demonstrated the company's technical expertise.26 Feb 12:30 AM
Energy'Liquid freedom' sets sails from Texas'Liquid American Freedom' - the first US crude bound for overseas markets in 40- years has left the Gulf coast headed for France.24 Feb 08:00 PM
EnergySolid Energy cutbacks revealedThe extent of Solid Energy's cutbacks is revealed in the company's evidence to Parliament's commerce select committee.24 Feb 06:47 AM
EnergyPetrol price plunge - is there still room to fall?Petrol prices have been fluctuating over the last couple of months, but it is hard to say whether pump prices will keep falling.24 Feb 06:44 AM
BDBDEnergyHigh margins deliver NZ Refining huge resultHistorically high refining margins, a weaker kiwi dollar and high plant reliability combined to give New Zealand Refining one of its best annual results on record.23 Feb 10:00 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian Energy profits fall 11pcAll-renewables electricity generator and retailer Meridian Energy announced an 11 per cent fall in net profit after tax of $104 million for the six months ended December 31.23 Feb 09:20 PM
BDBDEnergyFlat earnings at Genesis Energy - no Huntly newsEarnings are flat at our biggest electricity retailer - which says it still hasn't decided whether to can the Huntly Power Station.23 Feb 08:30 PM
EnergyThe stressed oil industry faces an existential crisisThe Saudis may go public, OPEC's in disarray, the U.S. is suddenly a global exporter, and shale drillers are seeking lifelines from investors as banks abandon them.19 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandKiwis on to hot source of energyScientists have turned to an intriguing place to source cheaper, more efficient energy - blazing-hot magma kilometres below the ground.18 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyContact Energy reports $116m lossContact's selling its Auckland power station to a property developer.14 Feb 08:10 PM
EnergyDecision pending on Stockton mine closureSolid Energy says a decision on whether the Stockton coal mine should be closed is "pending", and it expects to make a decision in the next few months.11 Feb 01:47 AM
EnergyPetrol prices plunge - big cut tippedPrices slashed for a second time this week with another tipped for tomorrow.10 Feb 10:30 PM
EnergyObama to propose oil tax to fund US projectsUS President Barack Obama is proposing a $10-a-barrel oil tax, phased in over five years, to pay for a variety of transportation initiatives.05 Feb 09:00 PM
EnergyCrude oil rises on hopes of dealCrude oil prices have risen to their highest in three weeks on hopes for a pact among oil producers to cut output.29 Jan 10:10 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Here's what's happening on world marketsWhat's happening on world markets and what does it mean for us here in New Zealand? Business editor Liam Dann takes a look.20 Jan 09:45 PM
Energy2015 a record year for clean energyThe latest evidence that 2015 was a breakout year for clean energy is in, and it's particularly telling.15 Jan 10:28 PM
BDBDEnergyNZ dollar rises as oil prices advance from slumpThe New Zealand dollar rose as oil prices gained from a 12-year low and Chinese stocks gained in afternoon trading.13 Jan 04:40 AM
EnergyOil hits 12-year low amid China woeUnited States oil futures in New York slid to the lowest in 12 years as turmoil in China's markets pushes crude closer to US$30 ($45) a barrel.08 Jan 09:34 PM
