Case studies

A suggestion to trial biodiesel on one of Ocean Fisheries’ trawlers has seen the Lyttelton firm so convinced by the benefits of the fuel it has progressively changed all its vessels to run on biodiesel blends - including its delivery trucks – and commission a $2 million dollar trawler that runs exclusively on biodiesel.

Keen to reduce their carbon footprint and help conserve the Canterbury high country they showcase, this tourism operator looked for alternatives to petroleum diesel – and found biodiesel a perfect fit with their business, brand and fleet.

A thermal energy audit of South Island MDF producer Dongwha Patinna identified seven energy management opportunities, and a buyer for excess fuel produced onsite - which together could be worth up to $288,000 a year.

A thermal energy audit of South Island MDF producer Dongwha Patinna identified seven energy management opportunities, and a buyer for excess fuel produced onsite - which together could be worth up to $288,000 a year.