Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Chris Leitch – leader Social Credit Party
Any action to permanently disable the Marsden Point oil refinery in the current circumstances would be one of pure economic vandalism.
I’ve had reports of things like pumping concrete into the pipes, cutting holes in pipes and other essential infrastructure, removing or disabling key electronic components, and other similar actions.
In a letter sent on Tuesday to Refining NZ Chief Executive Officer Naomi James, I wrote – “I, and I would think the 18,300 signatories to the petition currently being considered by Parliament’s Petitions Committee, along with most New Zealanders, would consider any action to disable the refinery’s capability in the current circumstances an action of pure economic vandalism”.
“I seek your assurance that the refinery is not threatened in any way by any actions that would affect its capability to operate fully, and refine crude especially while:-
a) The Petitions Committee completes its consideration of the petition
b) The Russia – Ukraine conflict continues and sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas production are in force
c) There is the possibility of an escalation of that conflict to other countries in the region
d) There is possible destabilisation of shipping between Asia and New Zealand due the recent actions of China in relation to the Solomon Islands and possible armed conflict with Taiwan”
Today’s response from Naomi James appears to confirm the reports I have been receiving are all true, and that dismantling and disabling of the refinery is intended to proceed apace.
