Articles tagged with Minerals Programme For Petroleum 2025

Renewed Petroleum Exploration in Taranaki Basin as NZ Lifts Ban

1 month ago | 329 views

New Zealand has received its fifth petroleum permit application since lifting the exploration ban, with Taranaki Energy Pty Ltd applying to prospect in deepwater offshore Taranaki, an underexplored but highly prospective area. The proposed two-year work program involves seismic data reprocessing, basin modeling, and target identification to guide future investments, reflecting renewed momentum and growing confidence in the sector. The government’s open market regime allows continuous competitive applications, which will be assessed based on technical, financial, and compliance criteria to support energy security and economic resilience.

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Renewed Oil and Gas Prospecting in Canterbury Basin Boosts NZ Energy Outlook

4 months ago | 926 views

A new prospecting permit application by CBX Energy Limited in the offshore Canterbury Basin reflects renewed confidence in New Zealand’s oil and gas sector, aiming to conduct technical and economic studies for basin development. The Canterbury Basin is a promising but underexplored area with potential hydrocarbons, offering opportunities to enhance domestic energy resources and economic growth. New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals is accepting competing applications until June 24, prioritizing them under the Minerals Programme for Petroleum 2025, with decisions expected later this year.

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