All New Zealand products

gas in New Zealand

JurisdictionNew Zealand
Productgas
Private tradeALLOWED

Allowed for private trade

Crown Minerals Act petroleum exploration permits. 2018 offshore-permit ban for new permits remains in effect; existing permits continue.

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Can private companies import gas into New Zealand?
Yes. Crown Minerals Act petroleum exploration permits. 2018 offshore-permit ban for new permits remains in effect; existing permits continue.
What license is typically required?
Crown Minerals Act petroleum exploration permits. 2018 offshore-permit ban for new permits remains in effect; existing permits continue.
Does OilFlow screen gas counterparties against New Zealand rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private gas deal into New Zealand is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

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