New Zealand O&G is seeking to farm-out a portion of its 100% stake in license PEP 51311, located to the west and south of the Kupe development and spans 123,553 acres (500 square kilometers). New 2D seismic shot in February 2009 has identified a number of leads and prospects, including the Kaupokonui prospect.

This prospect is a stacked series of Moutueka coastal sands, which are laterally truncated and sealed by deep canyons, according to NZOG. A site survey was performed over the proposed Kaupokonui, and is estimated to hold mean prospective resources in the amount of 200 million barrels. A commitment from a company is required by January 2011 to drill a well within the following 12 months.

In January 2009 NZOG was awarded a new exploration permit which lies to the west and south of the Kupe development. 500km of new 2D seismic shot in February 2009 has been comprehensively interpreted and a number of leads and prospects have been mapped including Kaupokonui. The Kaupokonui prospect is a stacked series of Moutueka coastal sands, which are laterally truncated and prognosed to be sealed by deep canyons. Estimates of mean prospective resources are 200+ million barrels.

A site survey has been undertaken over the proposed Kaupokonui drilling location. NZOG is currently seeking to farm-out some of its 100% stake in PEP 51311. A commitment is required by January 2011 to drill a well within the following 12 months.

Tags: New Zealand Oil and Gas Ltd