OMV hearing urged to consider economic benefits of potential gas find

OMV hearing urged to consider economic benefits of potential gas find
Gavin Evans
By Gavin Evans July 31 (BusinessDesk) - A panel considering the environmental impact of trace discharges from a drilling rig has been urged not to lose sight of the potential economic and climate benefits of a large gas find off the South Island. A committee appointed by the Environmental Protection Authority has been told there will be no economic benefits attached to the consents OMV is seeking for accidental spills discharged from the deck drains of a rig it plans to use off the Otago coast early next year. But the consent is essent...

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