CRL Energy Ltd is an energy and environmental research and consulting company, with specialist knowledge in all aspects of the energy chain and a strong testing and analytical capability. We have specialist knowledge in new energy technologies such as hydrogen and biomass conversion, a strong history in all aspects of fossil fuel energy, particularly coal-related research. We offer research, consultancy and laboratory testing services to the energy and environmental industry sectors.

CRL Energy is a Telarc Registered Supplier to ISO9001. Our chemical laboratories and energy test centres provide a solid practical basis for all our work. We have several large research contracts with the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology and derive substantial business from Technology New Zealand, Energy Federation of New Zealand, World Energy Council, and the New Zealand mining industry.

Our corporate office, energy research and consulting team, main laboratories, test facilities and library are on the Science Campus at Gracefield, Lower Hutt. Our other offices include:

• A geology, environmental and air quality team in Christchurch;
• The Ruakura Research Centre in Hamilton, the centre is the base for the Air Quality Group - with two stack testing teams, an environmental team, and consulting services; and
• A coal and water testing laboratory, and mine geology service in Greymouth.

CRL Energy is a member of the following organisations:

Latest News

21 July 2010: Masters Students Research Projects - Available Now

CRL Energy share sale to Coal Association

From coal to clean energy

In memory of Dr Anthony Clemens
18 July 1950-19 February 2010

Environmental-best-practice mining research well received internationally

CRL Energy has best financial year ever - see details in our Annual Review, which includes research highlights. (PDF 2.3MB)

Nano-scale research for geosequestration wins silver at Pittsburgh 09

Complete CCS Seminar proceedings now available - Carbon capture and storage: Where are we now? (PDF 2.4MB)

Contact Us

Head Office
PO Box 31-244
Lower Hutt
New Zealand
Tel: +64 4 570 3700
Freephone in New Zealand: 0800 CRL ENERGY or 0800 427 536
Fax: +64 4 570 3701
E-mail: crl@crl.co.nz

Staff and Office Contact Information 

CRL Energy Ltd is a full member of the Energy Federation of New Zealand (Inc.) and the World Energy Council