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Oil & gas and construction news for subcontractors working in NZ — 4 stories and counting.

Monumental Energy Brings New Zealand Well Back Online After Workover

Monumental Energy restarted oil production at the Waihapa H1 well in New Zealand's Taranaki basin on March 13 after a workover targeting bypassed pay in the Mount Messenger formation yielded natural high-pressure flow across seven perforations.

Mar 17, 2026

Industry

New Zealand well flows 580 barrels in first six hours, similar projects planned

Ngaere-1 well in Taranaki produces oil immediately after perforation, with partners planning additional wells targeting the same formation.

Mar 9, 2026

Editorial image: Night wellhead production lighting - New Zealand well flows 580 barrels in first six hours, similar projects planned

Industry

New Zealand oil well restart creates opportunities for completion contractors

Monumental Energy's Ngaere-1 well flows 120 bbl/day after perforation work, with similar projects planned for two additional wells in onshore Taranaki.

Mar 7, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial workover rig green farmland - New Zealand oil well restart creates opportunities for completion contractors

Industry

New Zealand oil well produces 120 bpd after workover, expansion planned

Monumental Energy's Ngaere-1 well in New Zealand's Taranaki basin delivers immediate oil production following perforation work, with similar projects planned at nearby wells.

Mar 5, 2026

Editorial image: Taranaki basin dawn pumpjacks - New Zealand oil well produces 120 bpd after workover, expansion planned

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