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Reserve activated and completed
Tanks officially commissioned at an event with Finance Minister Nicola Willis; project completed just over three months after approval.
First diesel shipment arrived
The first delivery of diesel reached Marsden Point, and Z Energy now manages the stock.
Second shipment expected
A second diesel shipment is scheduled to arrive later in July 2026, bringing the reserve to full operational capacity.
Approval of funding
Government approved up to NZ$21.6 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the diesel reserve at Marsden Point.
New Zealand has activated a 93-million-litre strategic diesel reserve at Marsden Point, with Z Energy managing procurement to insulate freight, agriculture and construction from global fuel disruptions. The government-funded buffer highlights the critical role of diesel in logistics resilience.
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