• Monumental Energy’s bid for New Zealand petroleum exploration permit PEP61554 at Tirua Point was accepted by New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals.
• The application moves to government review, with no competing bids filed by the Aug. 12 close.
• Monumental expects a 60% stake if the permit is granted, with 3TCF at 30% and New Zealand Energy Corp. at 10%.

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