January 2018
New Years Honour for PEPANZ Chair Rob Jager
Congratulations to PEPANZ Chairman Rob Jager who has become an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (OMNZ) for his services to business and health and safety.
The award recognises the work and leadership Rob has put in over nearly 40 years in the industry.
Highlights include chairing the Government's Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety set up following the Pike River Mine disaster, and chairing the Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum for four years which now involves 300 chief executives and managing directors.
As well as chairing the PEPANZ Board Rob is also chairman of Shell New Zealand, General Manager of Shell Todd Oil Services and Chairman of Be Safe Taranaki.
Westside NZ granted exploration permit
Westside NZ Ltd were the sole successful recipients of a 2017 Block Offer exploration permit announced just before Christmas.
The 12 year permit covers a 547km area offshore from Taranaki. The company also operates two onshore production assets, Rimu and Kauri, in southern Taranaki.
According to New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals, the decision followed a thorough evaluation of a number of bids based on factors including technical capability, and the likely ability of operators to meet health, safety and environmental obligations.
TAG Oil begins new drilling
TAG Oil has started drilling their Pukatea-1 exploration well in Taranaki and expects to be producing around 1300 barrels of oil and gas a day by the end of March.
CEO Toby Pierce, who visited New Zealand before Christmas, says the company is also planning a number of well clean-outs, pump changes, and workovers.
According to TAG the primary objective of the well is the deeper Tikorangi limestone, and the secondary target will be in the shallower Mt. Messenger sands. The prospect is jointly owned (30%) with Australian company Melbana Energy Ltd.
REMINDER: Nominations closing soon for 2018 Petroleum Conference Awards
Don't delay - nominations for the New Zealand Petroleum Conference Awards close this Wednesday 31 January 2018.
These awards celebrate the success of our industry and recognise those who have made a real difference. Every year one individual is also admitted to the Hall of Fame to honour a lifetime of achievement.
There are four award categories to be presented at the Conference Gala dinner:
- Award for Exceptional Health, Safety and Environmental Leadership
- Award for Excellence in Community Partnership and Engagement
- Award for Outstanding Innovation in Oil and Gas
- Hall of Fame
Making a nomination is easy. There are no forms to fill out, just email conference@pepanz.com outlining why the initiative, project or individual deserves to be recognised by their peers, including how they meet the criteria below.
Made Possible By Gas
Our Australian friends at APPEA have launched a new website ‘Made possible by GAS’, telling the story of how natural gas powers Queensland.
“Inexpensive, reliable and versatile, this incredible energy source helps power everything from our smallest household cooking tops, to our biggest State infrastructure projects.”
Their site and new Facebook page outline how important gas is to the state's economy and way of life. Check out their site at the link below:
Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards 2018
Entries for the 2018 Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards officially open on 15 February at a launch function in Wellington.
PEPANZ is again sponsoring the Community Initiative of the Year Award, recognising great examples of engaging and working with local communities.
This year's awards ceremony will be held in Auckland on Wednesday 22 August.
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