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Shane Jones wants oil refinery reopened, says being fossil fuel-free is fanciful
Minister says being fossil fuel-free is 'the stuff of fairy tales'.
NZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists return
The goods deficit narrowed as we imported less, despite falling export returns.
Market close: Slow and steady decline the flavour of the month
A mixed-bag earnings season did little to help the NZX fire up.
Fuel security driving government study on reopening Marsden Point refinery
Resources Minister Shane Jones says the refinery is key for the country's resilience.
Piped gas network heading for ‘death spiral’
A recent report shows how gas prices will rise significantly in the next decade.
Heavy lifting in Tasman Bay
The first operation to load a drilling platform onto a semi-submersible vessel in Tasman Bay was completed yesterday, in preparation for the rig's relocation to Australia. The delicate operation took 10 hours and required a one-mile exclusion zone. Video / Tim Cuff
Houthi pirate attacks cause chaos in vital Red Sea corridor
Houthis play Grinch, pirate attacks cause chaos in vital Red Sea corridor.
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OPINION: Exciting prospects and big challenges for jet fuel and battery-powered planes.
Venezuela orders oil drilling in Guyana-run territory
Financial Times: Fear rises as Caracas claims ‘overwhelming’ mandate to exploit deposits.
Oil price gives up gains since start of Israel-Hamas war
Financial Times: Traders bet conflict is unlikely to spread to oil-rich states.
NZ energy likely to change under National-led government
The energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.
Steven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first mission
OPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.
Market close: High interest rates hurt NZ market
The Israel-Hamas war has created volatility in gold and oil prices.
Genesis Energy board, CEO quizzed on soggy share price
Relative underperformance of share price put down to usage of fossil fuels.
Motorists outraged by expensive Whangārei petrol prices
Residents are demanding answers about why they are paying the highest prices in NZ.
Lego ditches oil-free bricks in sustainability setback
Financial Times: Lego says the new material would have a bigger carbon footprint.
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister says oil cuts not about ‘jacking up prices’
Financial Times: Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman defends lower output as crude nears US$95.
BP’s board started fresh probe into Bernard Looney’s conduct last week
Financial Times: New claims regarding undisclosed relations with colleagues.
BP chief Bernard Looney resigns over past relationships with colleagues
Financial Times: Irish executive has led British oil major since 2020
Gas mogul who redrew energy map clings to ranch after loans come due
Financial Times: He pioneered the American LNG boom but now warns of homelessness.
Fake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgery
Woman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.
Petroleum conference protester sends fake cancellation email
As delegates arrived from around the world, an email sent to speakers said it was off.
Opinion: What are the alternatives to natural gas?
The way we choose to cook or heat our homes is increasingly becoming a sore point.
Russia admits ‘problems’ as energy revenues fall
Financial Times: Minister tells Putin "all these discounts" to blame for plunging revenue.
Specialist vessel arrival to begin final phase of Tui oil field decommissioning
The Q7000 will plug and formally abandon wells across the Taranaki oil field.
New Channel Infrastructure CEO excited about opportunities at Marsden Pt site
Renewable energy production on Marsden Pt key going forward
Falling crude prices and recession fears bring US oil and gas rally to a halt
Financial Times: Equities sell-off comes despite companies reporting a strong quarter.
Opec’s gamble: Can the global economy cope with higher oil prices?
Financial Times: Led by a confident Saudi Arabia, the cartel wants to boost its revenues.
Kaumātua and long-serving contractor mourned
Northland kaumātua Nepo Henare dies at 80 after a long battle with cancer.
Kiwi feared killed in Ukraine, Scott Robertson gets top job & Auckland facing another $195M budget cut | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 March, 2023
Kiwi reportedly killed in Ukraine, the rugby world reacts to Scott Robertson’s appointment and negotiations after teachers strike in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Extinction Rebellion activists climb oil rig
Activists from Extinction Rebellion, Greenpeace and School Strike for Climate board the COSL Prospector semi-submersible platform as it was towed past the Marlborough Sounds. Video / Geoff Reid via YouTube
Additional fuel storage for domestic reserves on track
More than $100m spent on decommissioning of the refinery
Colombian protestors take oil workers, police hostage, kill one with machete
Villagers were protesting poor road conditions, disparity with oil riches.