| 7 March 2008 |
Geothermal Energy Progress
This outlines major geothermal developments currently underway at a time when Contact Energy is entering its Te Mihi call-in process for consenting. Industry has been responsive to a national need for generation, and the government has been responsive to Contact's request for project call-in. Many geothermal projects are in the pipeline that will satisfy our increasing demand and will contribute to meeting the Government's renewable energy target. Download
(186KB PDF). |
| 11 January 2008 |
Geothermal Progress
The Government is strongly reliant on geothermal development to meet some of its energy goals. Energy companies are now actively progressing geothermal projects across several fronts. About 1,000 MW of new projects could be developed over the next 20 years, suggesting the geothermal industry could be very busy. This media release briefly outlines some of the immediate projects. Download
(131KB PDF). |
| 12 October 2007 |
Geothermal in Energy Strategies
This sets out a supportive position for the
just published New Zealand Energy Strategy
and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy.
The release quantifies some of the growth
that we are expecting especially in terms
of electricity generation. Geothermal energy
should make a major contribution to our energy
mix. Download
(17KB PDF). |
| 28 February
2007 |
Upcoming Geothermal Development
At the National Power Conference the major
generators Contact Energy and Mighty River
Power, and the Minister of Energy all made
positive comments about the future of geothermal
development in New Zealand. Download
(30KB PDF). |
| 12 December
2006 |
Geothermal Development and
the Draft New Zealand Energy Strategy
The New Zealand Government was considering
a draft national energy strategy and formally
began a consultation exercise at this time.
This media release was made in response to
consultation documents reinforcing the significance
of geothermal energy already partially reflected
in the documentation. Download
(32KB PDF). |
| 25 February
2006 |
Tuaropaki Power Company Officially
Opens Mokai Geothermal Plant Extension
On 25 February 2006, Tuaropaki Power Company
officially opened its 39 MW extension of the
Mokai power station, bringing its total output
to 94 MW. Tuaropaki Power Company is now the
6th largest generation company in New Zealand.
TPC was established by the Tuaropaki Trust
which also has interests in farming, greenhouses
and communications. Mighty River Power has
a management contract for the facility and
now has a 25% share in TPC. Download
(127KB PDF). |
| 8 September
2005 |
Contact Officially Opens
Geothermal Plant Extension at Wairakei
The 15 MW Wairakei Binary Plant was officially
opened by Contact Energy on 8 September 2005,
effectively increasing the efficiency of resource
use at Wairakei by about 10%. The plant uses
hot water brought from the steamfield for
reinjection purposes. This marks an investment
by a private investor in what is expected
could be a doubling of national installed
geothermal capacity over the next 10 years.
Download (13KB PDF). |
| 18 July 2005 |
Major Changes to Geothermal
Asset Ownership at Kawerau.
Kawerau geothermal wells, steamfield equipment
and contracts were transferred from the Crown
to Mighty River Power then Ngati Tuwharetoa
Geothermal Assets in a deal involving the
Crown, Mighty River Power, Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau
and Norske Skog Tasman. This marks a transition
from a caretaker role by the Crown to active
development. Download
(12KB PDF). |
| 22 April 2005 |
Large Contingent of New Zealand
Geothermal Experts Attend World Geothermal
Congress.
The strong New Zealand contingent at the Congress
was able to make and stengthen international
linkages, while keeping up with the latest
developments. This comes at a time when New
Zealand is commencing one of the heaviest
investment programmes of geothermal development.
Download
(13KB PDF) . |
| 14 July 2008 |
Start of geothermal courses (for details see March newsletter) |
| Venue:
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University of Auckland |
|
| 25 August 2008 |
Geothermal Reservoir Management Seminar |
| Presenter: |
Cedric Malate of PNOC-EDC |
| Venue:
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GNS Science office, Wairakei |
| Note: this transfer of experience is being promoted by NZGA and the Western Pacific Regional Branch of the International Geothermal Association |
|
| 10 – 16 November 2008 |
Wairakei 50th Celebrations |
These are special celebrations of the 50th anniversary of commercial operation of the Wairakei Power Station (details to be announced)
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| 10 November 2008 |
IEA Geothermal Sustainability Modelling Workshop |
| Venue:
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Taupo Great Lake Centre |
|
| 11-12 November 2008 |
30th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop |
| Theme: |
Celebrating 30 Years of Geothermal Workshops and Training (This is linked to Wairakei 50th celebration) |
| Venue:
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Taupo Great Lake Centre |
|
| 13 November 2008 |
New Zealand Geothermal Association Seminar |
| Theme: |
Geothermal – Sustainable Development (This is linked to Wairakei 50th celebration) |
| Venue:
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Taupo Great Lake Centre |
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Information for earlier events have been archived
and may be found here.
