以能源安全为由,EnZed Energy适用于新西兰近海石油/天然气勘探,但批准情况尚不确定。 EnZed Energy applies to explore offshore New Zealand for oil/gas, citing energy security, but approval is uncertain.

澳大利亚公司EnZed Energy是自2018年禁令解除以来在新西兰申请近海石油和天然气勘探许可证的第一家公司。 EnZed Energy, an Australian company, is the first to apply for an offshore oil and gas exploration permit in New Zealand since the 2018 ban was lifted. 唯一申请Taranaki附近禁区的人计划重新使用现有的地震数据,而不进行新的调查,以避免对海洋哺乳动物保护区施加限制。 The sole applicant for a block off Taranaki, it plans to reuse existing seismic data without new surveys, avoiding restrictions in a marine mammal sanctuary. 商业创新与就业部将在六个月内评估其技术、财务和环境资质，但不保证批准。 The Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment will assess its technical, financial, and environmental credentials over six months, with no guarantee of approval. 政府提到能源安全, 但专家怀疑主要发现, 原因是成本高、地质地质严酷。 The government cites energy security, but experts doubt major discoveries due to high costs and tough geology. 一个2亿美元的天然气安全基金可能会激发未来的兴趣。 A $200 million gas security fund may spur future interest.