New Zealand Energy Corp. Provides Update on Tariki-5

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New Zealand Energy Corp. (TSXV: NZ) has provided an operational update on the Tariki-5 gas development well. The Tariki Joint Venture, consisting of NZEC Tariki (50%) and L&M Energy (50%), commenced drilling on 30 September 2024. The well is expected to reach a total depth of 2846 m AHRT in 27 days.

Key drilling sections include:

• Tikorangi Limestone (secondary target): 12-14 October 2024
• Tariki Sandstone (primary target): 16-21 October 2024

Drilling and completion operations are planned to finish by 26 October 2024, with well perforation, clean-up flow, and tie-in to production expected by 14 November 2024.

Contractual arrangements for gas transportation through New Zealand's main gas network and delivery to Genesis Energy have been completed.

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• Commencement of drilling operations for Tariki-5 gas development well
• Well expected to reach target depth in 27 days
• Completion of contractual arrangements for gas transportation and delivery

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• None.

New Plymouth, New Zealand--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2024) - New Zealand Energy Corp. (TSXV: NZ) ("NZEC" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an operational update regarding the Tariki-5 gas development well.

The Tariki Joint Venture, comprised of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, NZEC Tariki Limited (as to 50%) and L&M Energy Limited (as to 50%), reports that operations for the Tariki-5 well commenced drilling at 6.30 (New Zealand Standard Time) on 30 September 2024.

The well is planned to take 27 days to reach the target total depth of 2846 m AHRT (Along Hole below Rotary Table). The key sections of the well are expected to be drilled over the following date ranges:

1. Tikorangi Limestone (fractured reservoir secondary target for information only) 12 to 14 October 2024; and

2. Tariki Sandstone (primary development target for full evaluation) 16 to 21 October 2024.

The current planning indicates well drilling operations including driling, and completion is expected to be completed by 26 October 2024. Well perforation, clean-up flow and tie-in of the well to production is expected to be completed by 14 November 2024.

As previously announced, all other contractual arrangements necessary to allow gas to be transported through the main New Zealand gas network and to allow gas to be delivered to Genesis Energy have already been completed.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
‎"James Willis"‎
Chairman
New Zealand Energy Corp.
Tel: +64-6-757-4470‎

New Zealand Energy Corp. Contacts
Email: info@newzealandenergy.com
Website: www.newzealandenergy.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information: This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking information. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information regarding: the business of the Company and the Tariki Joint Venture, including future plans and objectives, the gas sales agreement, and the Tariki-5 well. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. This forward-looking information reflects NZEC's current beliefs and is based on information currently available to NZEC and on assumptions NZEC believes are reasonable. These assumptions include, but are not limited to: NZEC's current and initial understanding and analysis of its projects and the development required for such projects; the costs of NZEC's projects; NZEC's general and administrative costs remaining constant; and the market acceptance of NZEC's business strategy. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of NZEC to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; industry condition; volatility of commodity prices; imprecision of reserve estimates; environmental risks; operational risks in exploration and development; general capital market conditions and market prices for securities; delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals; the actual results of future operations; competition; changes in legislation, including environmental legislation, ‎affecting NZEC; the timing and availability of external financing on acceptable terms; and lack of qualified, skilled labour or loss of key individuals. A description of additional risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information can be found in NZEC's disclosure documents on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca. Although NZEC has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the expectations of NZEC as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. However, NZEC expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/225002

FAQ

When did drilling operations for the Tariki-5 well begin?

Drilling operations for the Tariki-5 well commenced on 30 September 2024 at 6:30 New Zealand Standard Time.

What is the target depth for the Tariki-5 well (NZERF)?

The target total depth for the Tariki-5 well is 2846 m AHRT (Along Hole below Rotary Table).

When is the Tariki-5 well (NZERF) expected to be tied-in to production?

Well perforation, clean-up flow, and tie-in of the Tariki-5 well to production is expected to be completed by 14 November 2024.

Who are the partners in the Tariki Joint Venture for the Tariki-5 well (NZERF)?

The Tariki Joint Venture consists of NZEC Tariki (50%) and L&M Energy (50%).