MEDIA RELEASE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2019
OMV New Zealand marine discharge consent granted with conditions
An application by OMV New Zealand Limited (OMV NZ) for a non-notified marine discharge consent in the Taranaki Basin has
been granted, subject to conditions.
Oil and gas company OMV NZ sought permission to undertake discharge activities associated with its already consented
exploration and appraisal drilling programme at 11 well locations in five Petroleum Exploration Permit (PEP) areas in
the Taranaki Basin.
The EPA concluded the overall effects of the proposed discharge activities on the marine environment off the Taranaki
Basin will be negligible. The decision also notes that there will be negligible effects on human health.
Despite this, OMV NZ must comply with a number of conditions, outlined in the decision document, to ensure any adverse
effects are appropriately managed. These include ensuring discharge activities do not exceed the maximum volume or mass
per drill.
Other conditions, such as environmental monitoring, are covered by the consent issued for the exploration and appraisal
drilling programme.
Read the full OMV NZ Decision (under OMV New Zealand limited)
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