Marsden Point refinery vulnerable

Fire or tsunami damage to New Zealand's only oil refinery could easily cripple domestic oil supplies with flow-on effects for freight, air travel and tourism, says Air New Zealand.

The national carrier has made the comments in its submission on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's (Mobie) review of the country's oil security.

The company targets the Marsden Point Refinery near Whangarei as a weak point in the domestic supply chain because it says its off-loading wharf, pipelines, storage facilities and refinery are all closely linked ... READ MORE

Released by Fairfax - Stuff - 9 January 2013