First offshore petroleum exploration permit granted since ban lifted
Australian explorer EnZed Energy has been awarded a 12-year offshore petroleum exploration permit in the Taranaki Basin, the first since the Government lifted the exploration ban.
EnZed Energy has been granted a 12-year petroleum exploration permit covering about 546 square kilometres in the offshore Taranaki Basin, specifically the Kaheru prospect. This is the first new offshore exploration permit issued since the Government lifted the ban on offshore exploration last year. The Australian company's permit represents a significant change in New Zealand's energy policy following the repeal of the previous administration's restrictions.
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First offshore permit granted since Govt lifted exploration ban
A 12-year petroleum exploration permit has been granted to Australian explorer EnZed Energy, making it the first new offshore permit since the Government lifted the ban on offshore exploration The permit covers an area of about 546sq km in the…
RNZ
First offshore oil exploration permit since ban lifted granted
Australian firm EnZed Energy has been given a 12-year permit to look for oil in the Taranaki Basin, the first search granted since the government lifted the offshore exploration ban last year.
BusinessDesk
First offshore permit granted since Govt lifted oil and gas exploration ban
A 12-year petroleum exploration permit has been granted to Australian explorer EnZed Energy, making it the first new offshore permit since the Government lifted the ban on offshore exploration. The permit covers an area of about 546sq km in the…
NZ Herald
First offshore petroleum permit granted after ban repeal
Australian explorer EnZed Energy has secured a 12-year offshore permit.
Newstalk ZB
First offshore petroleum permit granted after ban repeal
New Zealand has awarded the first petroleum exploration permit since the coalition Government reversed the ban on offshore exploration last year.