Annual petroleum reserves data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows as of 1 January 2026 New Zealand’s natural gas proven plus probable (2P) reserves declined 23% from last year to 731 petajoules (PJ), the lowest level since recording began 20 years ago, says Amapola Generosa, Domains Manager, MBIE.
There are sufficient levels of fuel in New Zealand, and on the way. However, it is important we plan and prepare for the unlikely event of a prolonged global fuel shortage.
MBIE publishes the latest information on current fuel stocks every Monday and Wednesday afternoon.
On this page you can find data tables for gas production, transformation and consumption in New Zealand, as well as links to further information on gas.
The Government has today released the Fuel Response Plan 2026 to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
The September 2025 quarter saw 89.4% of all electricity generated from renewable sources, with hydro, geothermal and solar leading the charge, says Amapola Generosa, Domains Manager, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
The Government has published a fuel security plan to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.
This page describes the petroleum and minerals regulatory system, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
This page explains how the process for Ministerial exemptions of the minimum stockholding obligations (MSO) works for fuel companies.
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of natural and orange hydrogen in New Zealand.
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