Energy sector stories
Confined-space lifting gets safer, as stop rings and nitrocarburised surfaces help protect 10-100 ton cylinders in harsh sites.
Demand for crash-rated barriers and bollards is rising as facility managers in New Zealand seek stronger protection against hostile vehicle attacks.
New Zealand could slash transport emissions by up to 88% by 2050 if policymakers back a faster switch to electric and renewable fuel vehicles.
Industries inspecting aircraft engines and turbines can now avoid disassembly with a lighter scope offering brighter images and oil-clearing optics.
Rising cyberattacks on smart grids are driving utilities to adopt stronger identity checks and encryption as connected meters multiply 30% a year.
A shortage of local AI talent risks leaving New Zealand a downstream consumer of overseas research unless ministers set a coordinated strategy soon.
New pullers and cordless pumps shown in Auckland could cut maintenance time and let one worker safely handle jobs once needing two.
New Zealand’s emissions rose 20% from 1990 to 2016, underscoring the difficulty of meeting its 2030 climate target.
Hidden corrosion under insulation is costing industry billions, with hundreds of failures each year and major risks to pressured pipes and vessels.
The upgrades will help preserve specialist skills needed to maintain New Zealand’s high-voltage grid and support local economies.
Roads, utilities and telecoms could see heavy spending for years as autonomous cars are adopted far more slowly than many expect.
The two finalists will compete in Auckland for national recognition after Simply Group’s utility and energy arms earned Deloitte Fast50 spots.
USB malware can shut plants and sewage systems, prompting Honeywell to launch a tool that checks removable drives before they connect.
Workers can stay clear of drop zones as a computer-controlled jack-up system handles 2,000-ton lifts with precise automated safety checks.
Nearly 60 per cent of industry respondents say current systems need major changes as electric cars and prosumers reshape demand.
Consumers in New Zealand may be paying too much for petrol after a study found retail fuel margins have risen significantly in five years.
A new filling system has eliminated strain injuries for OnGas workers after testing nearly 6,000 LPG bottles a day across New Zealand.
A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.
Unexpectedly hot water at depth could make Westland a significant clean energy source, with temperatures rivaling volcanic zones despite no volcanoes.
Worksites can reduce hazards and downtime by having torque wrenches, pumps and cylinders serviced, calibrated and safety-checked on site.
