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small family type of [ operation ] here .” As a foreign entity operating in another country , TAG Oil has to be extra careful about their perception as good for the community . With a very active role sponsoring both local academic and sporting organizations , the company tries to make it clear that they ’ re trying to give back to their host country .
The process isn ’ t easy though . Cadenhead pointed out that in recent year , the oil and gas industry has come under scrutiny from the public
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He added , “ It is something that ’ s very important to us : our perception as a good corporate citizen ; as a very safety and health-oriented company . Our record is impeccable here and it ’ s very important for us to maintain that record .”
The natural gas produced by the company doesn ’ t just benefit New Zealand by introducing jobs and taxable revenue . Since TAG Oil doesn ’ t own a facility to liquefy natural gas , all of the