Developments in New Zealand and southwest Pacific Island Region in 1975

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7123719

Katz, H R

In New Zealand, offshore drilling was resumed and carried out partly with 2 rigs. Four complete and one part well were drilled for a total of 12,219.5 m. All were abandoned. Onshore drilling amounted to 17,606 m, 4 development wells (all gas-condensate producers) in the Kapuni field, and 2 attempts to revive the small Moturoa oil field. No geophysical surveys were made. Production was 51 MMCFGD, an increase of 1.6%, and 3,900 b/d of condensate, up 2.8%. In Tonga, negotiations for the granting of concession rights over 3,000 sq mi (7,770 sq km) in southern Tonga were well under way; the remaining areas of the Kingdom remain open for applications. In Fiji, only 2 license areas still are held by companies, but both will expire in 1976. In Papua New Guinea, exploration has increased greatly. Seismic and gravity surveys were conducted and 3 wildcats (all dry) were completed and 1 was drilling at year end.

• Research Organization: New Zealand Geological Survey, Lower Hutt
• OSTI ID: 7123719
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 60:10; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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