NZOG, partners start drilling south of New Plymouth

NZOG, partners start drilling south of New Plymouth
Gavin Evans
By Gavin Evans Sept. 25 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand Oil & Gas and its partners have started drilling the Kohatukai-1 exploration well south-east of New Plymouth. Drilling started yesterday with the objective of testing the Matapo and Mangahewa sands that deliver gas in the Pohokura, Turangi and Mangahewa fields north-east of the city. The well will be drilled to a depth of more than 3,600 metres and is expected to take two months. NZOG has a 25 percent stake in the permit, as does its parent company Ofer Global Group. Operator AWE own...