YMML - as far as I know all the flights to Mcmurdo are conducted by Air Force aircraft C130s C141s C17s etc. - It is an ice runway. Hardly similar to civil mining charter flights.
BTW has heard the interview Dick tool made on the ABC ? The usual waffle you expect from this eeejit.'
NZ won't give Johansen fuel because they are scared of America' -yeah whatever Dick !!
Extract from
http://www.theice.org/mcmstay.html
FUELS
Fuel conservation is of primary importance. Scarcity of this product and increased costs have a major impact on the operational program. Your compliance with published antarctic energy conservation measures is required. Keep room and building temperatures at a comfortable level (65 degrees F or lower) and turn off all unecessary lights.