Media Statements
Oil stocks agreement signed with the Netherlands
[ Published 01 April 2008 ]
New Zealand and the Netherlands signed a treaty today which allows New Zealand to hold some of its emergency oil reserves in the Netherlands.
Oil stocks agreement signed with Japan
[ Published 05 November 2007 ]
New Zealand and Japan signed a treaty today which allows New Zealand to hold some of its emergency oil reserves in Japan.
Oil Reserves Target Met - Minister of Energy Media Statement
[ Published 19 December 2006 ]
Energy Minister David Parker today announced that from 1 January 2007 New Zealand would meet its International Energy Agency (IEA) obligation to hold 90 days of oil reserves.
Ministry Issues Tender for Oil Stocks - Ministry Media Release
[ Published 06 September 2006 ]
The Ministry of Economic Development has called a tender for companies to hold reserve oil stocks to ensure New Zealand meets its requirement as a member of the International Energy Agency to hold 90 days of oil reserves.
Tenders to Be Invited for Additional Oil Reserves - Minister of Energy Media Statement
[ Published 08 June 2006 ]
The Government is taking steps to ensure New Zealand meets the requirement of the International Energy Agency to hold 90 days of oil reserves, Energy Minister David Parker said today.
Tenders to Be Held for Oil Storage - Minister of Energy Media Statement
[ Published 23 March 2005 ]
The government will hold tenders for additional oil storage to meet our obligations to the International Energy Agency (IEA) to hold 90 days of reserves, Energy Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.
Oil Security Report Released for Comment - Minister of Energy Media Statement
[ Published 14 December 2004 ]
Energy Minister, Pete Hodgson, today released a report outlining options for improving New Zealand's oil security. Comments are welcomed on the report by 2 February 2005.
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