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Why a fossil fuel advocate was appointed to boost renewable energy

Simeon Brown added the lobbyist to the EECA board shortlist.

We were wrong on net zero, BP boss says

Energy giant to spend billions drilling for oil and gas as it shuns renewables.

Govt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growth

Could the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?

UK to invest $440 million in site of oil refinery closure

Refinery owners decided to convert Scottish plant into an import terminal.

PM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refinery

The Marsden Point refinery in Northland was shut down in 2022.

Editorial: ‘Woke’ or not, political meddling in business sets dangerous precedent

OPINION: It's not for politicians to decide if banks are too woke it is for shareholders.

Why Contact’s new gas contract is crucial for NZ’s energy future

Gas prices have risen over 50%, impacting electricity generation costs.

Oil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs to slash costs

With about 90,000 staff worldwide, BP indicated more jobs could be cut.

Top shale boss says US ‘unusually vulnerable’ to Middle East oil shock

Financial Times: Magnate blames Biden for decision to drain strategic oil reserve.

Middle East conflict could impact NZ exporters

Many of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.

Watch: 'F***ing sellout' - Oil and gas protesters shout in Shane Jones' face

He said protesters were 'being extreme', people gave govt mandate by voting.

Audrey Young: Labour's howls of protest have a whiff of hypocrisy

OPINION: If only the Opposition had practised what they preached when they were in charge.

Methanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cuts

The nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.

First look: Inside Northland oil refinery post-shutdown

Marsden Point was once a hive of activity – now it's quiet and pipes are rusted.

Former refinery shows commitment to oil spill response with new boat

While oil is no longer refined at Whangārei's Marsden Point, oil spills are still a risk.

Letters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supply

OPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'