Local biofuel innovation offers boiler users a cleaner alternative - without the cost or complexity

October 2025

NZ Biofuels Ltd (www.nzbiofuels.co.nz), a Christchurch-based clean energy company, has launched a waste-derived boiler fuel for local industry that offers diesel users a seamless transition to lower emissions.

The company produces a FOG-based biofuel—derived from fats, oils and grease—that has been tailored for boilers and process heat applications.  This initiative is now moving from pilot stage to commercial rollout in the Canterbury region, with a focus on medium to larger-sized boiler users.  NZ Biofuels is the only producer to achieve Fuel Grade Biodiesel production in NZ over the last two years, they have the pedigree/perseverance to get the FOG based product right for the boiler market.

"We are starting clients on a B20 blend (20% B100/80 % Diesel), with flexibility to increase this to 50% over time," says a spokesperson from NZ Biofuels.  "The goal is to provide an immediate and measurable carbon reduction without requiring changes to existing boiler systems. More here