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Green airline fuel: Z Energy wants in
A public-private collaboration will be crucial to getting production to commercial levels.
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Another slump on Wall St points to a nerve-wracking month ahead for investors
Z Energy takeover talks extended
Takeover talks drag amid concerns over timeframes and lack of a competing bid.
Air NZ's bold aim to fly hydrogen-powered planes by 2030
Airline's vision to have carbon zero planes on regional network by 2030.
Too close to power? Vector, WorkSafe v developer
Either sink power cables into the ground or build a new power pole: solutions offered.
Infratil's 'global reach' in renewables
Chief executive floats potential to combine its US, European and Asian renewables units.
Contact's ThermalCo's proposal gets a mixed response
Genesis unenthused but others say unified thermal idea useful addition to the debate.
Genesis Energy defends its transfer pricing policy after EA ruling
The power generator and retailer says it has welcomed disclosure policy.
Coal at Huntly 'needed for a long time'
August blackouts 'an early warning' of growing risk to electricity sector: Genesis.
Genesis forecasts coal use to halve this year
Hydro shortages saw electricity system rely heavily on coal to keep lights on this year.
Renewables giant urges Govt to recognise need for gas
Electricity giant promotes its 100% renewable credentials, but warns of need for gas.
Meridian profit hit by low lake levels
Electricity retailer increases retail sales but low hydro inflows cut profits.
Is Meridian generating 'super profits'?
Industry group claims 'accelerating super profits' at New Zealand's largest generator.
Mining giant BHP turning its back on fossil fuels - will investors follow?
Will investors be happy with a smaller BHP – one without petroleum and less coal?
Telstra said to be eyeing Meridian's Oz business
Meridian placed its Australian business under review in June.
Mercury earnings take hit on low rainfall and Kawerau outage
The company forecasts a better year in 2022.
Contact lifts profit by 24%, makes a case for 'ThermalCo'
Contact Energy put in a solid earnings result for the 2021 year,
Contact Energy earnings lift by $107m
Contact lifted its earnings by 24 per cent and wants NZ's thermal assets to consolidate.
Fixing the ferries: Ambitious plans for harbour transport
Auckland's ferry services are due for a shakeup with new contracts and new vessels.
Lake Onslow project 'kneecapping' a solution to power problem
The Government's plans for energy may be contributing to the problems seen on Monday.
Days after blackouts, Genesis 'signals intent' to develop solar
Energy company says it is actively discussing a joint venture for North Island solar.
Power cuts: Mercury, Genesis offering credit
Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.
Energy Minister rules out subsidy to keep Refining NZ going
Refinery shareholders vote for proposed import-only fuel terminal.
Z Energy sets aggressive non-fuel growth targets
Fuel retailer moves to counter declining tobacco sales, transition to low carbon energy.
Genesis and Tilt partner in new 75MW Northland wind farm
Genesis says Northland wind farm another step towards more renewable generation.
Genesis loses $53m carbon dispute
Board of energy company seeks review after "unexpected" loss over Kupe emission liability.
Hamish Rutherford: Why Energy Minister Megan Woods should be worried
COMMENT: Energy Minister's letters reveal how under strain our energy sector has been.
Southland could have 'world's largest hydrogen plant'
Gentailers seeking market for southern electricity if Tiwai Point smelter closes.
Former Contact CEO appointed to Mercury board
Former Contact CEO Dennis Barnes has been appointed to the Mercury board.
Electric Kiwi takes aim at energy giants Meridian and Genesis over hedges
Electric Kiwi in verbal war with major retailers over claims they refuse to strike deals.
Energy Minister to seek advice about splitting powers from Electricity Authority
Woods' response to disgruntled retailer hinted regulatory split could be considered.
Climate change: NZ imported more than million tonnes of 'dirty' coal
Coal imports from Indonesia in 2020 was 1.084 million tonnes, just over one billion kg.