The first salvos have been fired over proposed changes to the Crown Minerals Act, key legislation covering access to conservation land and the seabed by mining and oil and gas exploration companies.
In responses to New Zealand Minister of Energy and Resources Phil Heatley releasing the initial discussion paper earlier this week, the Green Party said the Government was proposing changes to accelerate a “backward-looking economic strategy”, and highlighted concerns more conservation land could be thrown open to mining.
The Petroleum Exploration and Production Association welcomed the discussion paper's release, highlighting the potential economic benefits of deep-water oil and gas exploration.
Association chief executive David Robinson said there was a new requirement for offshore oil and gas block tenderers to disclose their health and safety history, technical capability, financial ability and environmental track record.
In responses to New Zealand Minister of Energy and Resources Phil Heatley releasing the initial discussion paper earlier this week, the Green Party said the Government was proposing changes to accelerate a “backward-looking economic strategy”, and highlighted concerns more conservation land could be thrown open to mining.
The Petroleum Exploration and Production Association welcomed the discussion paper's release, highlighting the potential economic benefits of deep-water oil and gas exploration.
Association chief executive David Robinson said there was a new requirement for offshore oil and gas block tenderers to disclose their health and safety history, technical capability, financial ability and environmental track record.
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