BDBDEnergyLanzaTech develops $60m Taiwanese ethanol factoryChina Steel Corp has green-lighted Kiwi-founded LanzaTech's first commercial plant.23 Apr 04:16 AM
OpinionSam Judd: Should we drill for oil?It is hard not to be cynical about protests when we are consuming oil here that comes from countries that have no environmental controls whatsoever, writes Sam Judd.22 Apr 11:01 PM
EnergyShale oil boom turns to gloomThe shale oil boom that pushed US crude production to the highest level in four decades is grinding to a halt.16 Apr 02:50 AM
OpinionElectricity companies' shares losing spark but reasons aren't obviousShares in Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy have been coming off the boil, but there are few obvious reasons for a recent slump in their stock prices.13 Apr 07:00 PM
EnergyRecord gasoline output to curb US oil glutRefiners are poised to make gasoline at a record pace, keeping the US crude glut from overflowing storage.09 Apr 02:10 AM
EnergyMinister - oil protestors have pointEnergy Minister Simon Bridges agrees with some of the messages of protestors outside a petroleum summit being held in Auckland today.29 Mar 09:46 PM
EnergyNew oil and gas areas releasedOil and gas sector leaders meet in Auckland today as the industry confronts depressed global prices and conference delegates face protests from activists.29 Mar 08:15 PM
TechnologyIs the universe on the brink of collapse?Scientists claim an 'imminent' collapse of the universe will take place sooner than expected, but don't panic - it still has tens of billions of years left.24 Mar 07:38 AM
EnergyDesktop computers use twice as much energy as laptopsMany electronic and miscellaneous objects are never fully turned "off," and thus consume power all the time.18 Mar 01:25 AM
EnergyOil giants trade to profit from slumpKnown for their oil fields, refineries, and petrol stations, BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Total are also the world's biggest oil traders.15 Mar 10:55 PM
AgribusinessSolid Energy will need bank dealSolid Energy says it is solvent, but only just, and will need a new deal from its bankers to survive.11 Mar 04:00 PM
EnergyTesla hiring for new stationary-storage unitTesla Motors' new stationary-storage unit making battery packs will help founder Elon Musk expand beyond electric vehicles.06 Mar 12:57 AM
EnergyMinister wants to increase electric car useTransport Minister Simon Bridges wants to increase the use of electric and hybrid cars in new Zealand04 Mar 10:26 PM
EnergySwift oil price recovery doubtedA growing consensus is emerging from the likes of BP, the International Energy Agency, shale wildcatters and even the Saudis.04 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin council's debt drops by $25 millionThe Dunedin City Council's group debt has dropped by more than $25 million on the back of stronger results by its companies, new figures show.02 Mar 05:52 AM
EnergyHumble light bulb helps Japan fill nuclear gapJapan's push to keep power flowing after it shuttered its nuclear program may best be illustrated by 73 million light bulbs.26 Feb 10:40 PM
EnergyTales from an oil-sands slideIn the midst of the price swoon, many executives and workers remain confident the oil-sands industry will pull through.25 Feb 01:15 AM
EnergyMRP writedown puts spotlight on ContactMighty River Power's $69 million writedown on two failed geothermal developments overseas is a lesson for Contact Energy, says an analyst.24 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyAmbitious Powershop develops Oz marketKiwi energy company Powershop is expanding its Australian market before targeting Europe and Asia next year.22 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyMeridian pencils in $625m capital returnMeridian Energy has raised its dividend and says it intends to return $625 million of capital to shareholders over the next five years.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnexpected power outage 'cavalier'Dunedin residents are angry after they lost power for eight hours a week earlier than expected - saying the power company's attitude to the mistake was 'cavalier'.17 Feb 10:32 PM
BDBDEnergyNZOG takes hit on falling oil priceNew Zealand Oil & Gas, the exploration company, turned in a loss in its first half after the global drop in oil prices.17 Feb 09:10 PM
