U-GO — New Zealand's newest self-service fuel station network.

ECL Group is leading the technical transformation of New Zealand's newest self-service fuel station network—the U-GO project.

Our Energy teams are converting existing sites into the U-GO format with precision and scale. As Point of Sale systems and fuel pumps undergo critical infrastructure upgrades across select locations, ECL delivers comprehensive electrical, electronic, mechanical, and project management expertise—engineered for reliability and performance.

We deliver end-to-end execution excellence.

Dedicated site supervisors and permit specialists maintain safety, efficiency, and schedule integrity at every phase.

With ECL driving the technical backbone, the U-GO launch is engineered for success.

Caltex Cultivates Health And Safety Culture.

ECL Group has worked closely with Chevron New Zealand to deliver training programmes both in-house and on Caltex sites to improve health and safety standards.

The Challenge

Chevron New Zealand is the parent company that delivers the Caltex brand in New Zealand.

Globally, Chevron is committed to zero harm on any Caltex sites. Contractor performance is a key management challenge for Chevron and they recognised the need to improve their contractor management system in New Zealand.

ECL Group Solution

ECL Group has worked closely with Chevron New Zealand to deliver training programmes both in-house and on Caltex sites to improve health and safety standards.

This not only ensures compliance, but the development of a true health and safety-focused culture within the organisation.

A key strategy to reduce subcontractors has resulted in the ECL Group providing a wider range of services to Chevron New Zealand, and a single point of accountability.

Outcome

Chevron New Zealand now has a significantly improved health and safety system and culture. Substantial lowering of incidents has been achieved, reflecting a safer work environment on Caltex commercial and retail sites.

The ECL Group now provide a wider range of services with over 90% performed by direct ECL Group employees.

Mobil Oil Recovers From Devastating Earthquakes.

The Challenge

Following the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, Mobil Oil New Zealand called upon ECL Group’s expertise to upgrade the damaged fuel and drainage systems at several sites.

While working on the project, ECL Group had to overcome extreme earthquake conditions such as severe liquefaction, drain sediment, changes to the water table and on-going aftershocks.

Liquefaction containing potentially harmful contaminants had to be removed from sites.

The projects required careful planning and execution to meet strict council consent conditions, minimise disruption to traffic, and maintain public safety.

ECL Group Solution

Two Mobil Service Stations required complete replacement. ECL Group were firstly involved in decommissioning the site, removing all fuels equipment, tanks, lines and dispensers.

A complete design/ build solution was provided.

Given the risk of continued seismic activity during installation a one metre deep concrete slab was poured to stabilise the petrol tanks and prevent future movement.

Three 50,000 litre fuel storage tanks were installed. Submersible pumps, fuel lines, dispensers, drainage and all electrical componentry were completely upgraded.

Forecourts were reinstated, with new tank slabs and asphalt to all affected areas.

The damage was so severe at one site it became an environmental risk. The decision was taken for ECL Group to completely decommission the site and reinstate the ground.

Outcome

These projects were extremely challenging given the high risk environment that existed in Christchurch at the time. The ECL Group delivered a solution that ensured the Mobil retail operations were again able to operate in the Canterbury region.