EXPLORATION
Ernest Rutherford splitting the atomwe even made jumping off buildings and bridges at a great height with only a piece of rubber attached to your feet a worldwide phenomenon .
And we are still pushing boundaries , innovating , and now our oil and gas industry is continuing our tradition of exploration by looking to discover what lies beneath our land and sea .
Our job as the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association ( PEPANZ ) is to represent the interests of the major companies that explore for and produce New Zealand ’ s oil and gas resources .
Since 1972 , the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association NZ has worked with local and central governments to ensure that the country ’ s regulatory and commercial framework promotes investment and maximises the return to the New Zealand ’ s industry and community from developing the nation ’ s oil and gas resources .
We now currently represent companies that are responsible for 95 % of petroleum production . In
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addition , PEPANZ also represents more than 30 associate member companies that provide a wide range of goods and services to the industry .
As an association , PEPANZ aims to secure conditions that enable member companies to operate safely , sustainably and profitably .
PEPANZ believes that by developing and growing our oil and gas industry we can enrich New Zealand ’ s future . The future of our member companies , our communities and the economic future of our country .
As the representative of the oil and gas industry we look to
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