Renewal of resource consent for Marsden Point site

NZX announcement
1 April 2021

Renewal of resource consent for Marsden Point site

Refining NZ today announced it has been granted a 35-year resource consent to operate both
refinery and import terminal operations at its Marsden Point site.

This resource consent underlines Refining NZ’s long-term commitment to the site, and the wider
Northland region. Refining NZ has undertaken an extensive assessment of the environmental
impacts associated with continued operations at Marsden Point. This included a detailed
assessment of the effects of our activities on the harbour, land, air quality and the surrounding
community.

Naomi James, CEO of Refining NZ, said “Marsden Point is the home of Refining NZ and a
strategic site with natural deep-water harbour, established marine facility, electricity and gas
connections and proximity to a large population base. I am pleased that the significant role that
we play in New Zealand’s fuel supply chain will continue on our site.”

Through the consent application process, Refining NZ also built upon its strong partnership with
local Iwi. This involved agreeing conditions that address cultural issues along
with establishing mechanisms to ensure Refining NZ and Iwi are able to work collaboratively
on projects to improve the coastal environment in the vicinity of Marsden Point. We thank our
Iwi partners for working alongside us throughout this process.

As a condition of the resource consent, Refining NZ has committed to continuing to ensure the
site maintains the current high level of environmental standards. Environmental measures at
Marsden Point include operation of a groundwater hydraulic containment system
and hydrocarbon recovery program reducing the extent of legacy contamination over time as
part of our ongoing remediation of the site. As a condition of the resource consent, Refining NZ
has also committed to work with the Northland Regional Council ahead of time to plan for an
orderly wind-up of operations, should refinery and import terminal operations on site cease in
the future, to ensure on-going compliance with the conditions of the consent.

Refining NZ is continuing to assess the potential future option to shift to an import
terminal operation. Refining NZ continues to work closely with the local, regional and national
authorities and agencies to ensure any future transition is smooth and the impact on its people
and the region is minimized. No decisions have been made on this step. Should a decision be
taken to proceed with a conversion, no further resource consent application would be required
as the consent granted for our current operations covers the activities of an import terminal.

ENDS

NZX announcement

Authorised by:
Chris Bougen
General Counsel and Company Secretary

For further information:
Laura Malcolm
Communication Advisor
communications@refiningnz.com
+64 (0)21 0236 3297