McKee field
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McKee field is an oil and gas producing field in Taranaki, New Zealand. It is located 20 km south east of New Plymouth
. The field is now owned and operated by subsidiaries of Todd Energy
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The field is named for Tasman Joseph McKee, a New Zealand energy industry advocate and scientist.
In 1979 and 1980, McKee wells 1 and 2 were drilled, enabling development of the field. Construction of the McKee production station began in 1983, with official opening in 1985. It is located on Otaraoa Road near Tikorangi
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Todd has announced plans to expand the production station with development of an LPG extraction plant. This $65 million facility will produce 27,000 tonnes of LPG annually.
New Plymouth
New Plymouth is the major city of the Taranaki Region on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is named after Plymouth, Devon, England, from where the first English settlers migrated....
. The field is now owned and operated by subsidiaries of Todd Energy
Todd Energy
Todd Energy is a diversified energy company operating in New Zealand. Todd Energy employs over 200 people and is part of the Todd Corporation. Nova Energy is the retail division of Todd Energy- Electricity :...
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The field is named for Tasman Joseph McKee, a New Zealand energy industry advocate and scientist.
History
In 1961, Shell BP and Todd Oil Services Limited drilled and tested the Mangahewa 1 well, which was not successful and was abandoned.In 1979 and 1980, McKee wells 1 and 2 were drilled, enabling development of the field. Construction of the McKee production station began in 1983, with official opening in 1985. It is located on Otaraoa Road near Tikorangi
Tikorangi
Tikorangi is a settlement in Taranaki, New Zealand. Waitara lies about 6 kilometres to the north-west. The Waitara River flows to the west of the settlement, with the Bertrand Road suspension bridge providing access to the other side....
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Production
In the 25 years to 2009, the McKee field produced 47 million barrels of crude oil and 150 PJ of natural gas. Current daily production is 420 barrels of crude oil, 800 barrels of condensate and 20 TJ of natural gas.Todd has announced plans to expand the production station with development of an LPG extraction plant. This $65 million facility will produce 27,000 tonnes of LPG annually.
See also
- McKee power stationMcKee power stationThe McKee power station is a gas fired generating plant located at the McKee production station in north Taranaki, New Zealand. The plant currently comprises two 1MW reciprocating engines in cogeneration mode, and is owned and operated by Todd Energy....
- Energy in New ZealandEnergy in New ZealandDespite a comparatively small population and abundant natural resources, New Zealand is a net importer of energy, in the form of oil products. Approximately 35% of primary energy is from renewable sources. Energy consumption is 4.53 TOE per capita, just less than the OECD average of 4.67...
- Oil and gas industry in New ZealandOil and gas industry in New ZealandThe oil and gas industry in New Zealand explores and develops oil and gas fields, and produces petroleum products and natural gas.In 2008, New Zealand's self sufficiency in oil was 47%, i.e. the country imports over half its petroleum product needs...