Biodiesel New Zealand responds to customer demand

In New Zealand the demand for biodiesel is growing, so much so that renewable energy company Biodiesel New Zealand is developing a bulk distribution facility in Nelson to try and meet some of this demand in the northern region of South Island.

To be located in Nelson, the project will supply Biodiesel New Zealand's Biogold NZ20 blend of renewable fuel, in addition to its 100% biodiesel, known as Biogold' NZ100.

The facility, which is planned for a site owned by Fulton Hogan's Port Nelson, will see Allied Petroleum and Mini-Tankers, distribution partners of Biodiesel New Zealand, target the commercial 'delivered-to-tank' market.

'Fulton Hogan is a key partner,' says Andrew Simcock, general manager of Biodiesel New Zealand. 'They have been running trials of our Biogold' fuel across a range of equipment and we are very pleased to take up their offer to host this facility at their Nelson site. This is not a direct-to-customer outlet but will ensure supply to Biogold fuel commercial customers in the region with a delivered-to-tank option via Allied Petroleum and Mini-Tankers.'