The Maari oilfield is an oil reservoir located off the coast of
South Taranaki,
New Zealand. Maari is the second largest crude oil field in New Zealand with total reserves of .
Production of oil began in February 2009, and the field is expected to have a productive life of 10 to 15 years. The lead partner for the field is
OMV New Zealand (69%), with other parties Horizon Oil (26%) and Cue Taranaki (5%).
See also
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Energy in New Zealand
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Oil and gas industry in New Zealand
References
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Zealandia
Geography of Taranaki
Geography of the New Zealand seabed
Oil fields of New Zealand