kate, page-7

"Cretaceous coaly sediments have demonstratable oil
potential and are probably mature over quite a large area of
the Great South and Canterbury Basins. Consequently, the
prospects for oil exploration may well be better than
previously believed, if reservoirs of suitable size and porosity exist." (NZ journal of gelogy-Petroleum potential and oil source correlation of Great South and Canterbury basins

These are the same souce rocks for the Taranaki basin where many many wells have been drilled.


I dont think Exon Mobil, OMV etc would be interested in Great South Basin if these source rocks were not thought to have good oil potential.

"It is one of world’s hot spots for exploration. The data indicates the potential for commercially viable finds, which could have significant future benefits to New Zealand."


mgm-that well kowhai-1 was in 70's and miles from this site and only well ever drilled in this huge area. Try Hurunui district council re landfill geophysical studies.