Mighty River Power's Geothermal Development Program in the Taupo Volcanic Zone of New Zealand
- Key words
- Kawerau; Ngati Tuwharetoa; Rotokawa; Tauhara North No. 2; Nga Awa Purua; Fuji; Mokai; Tuaropaki; Nga Tamariki
- Location
- Kawerau, New Zealand; Taupo Volcanic Zone; Rotokawa, New Zealand; Mokai, New Zealand; Ngatamariki, New Zealand
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 2008
- Session
- Geothermal overviews
- Language
- English
Abstract
Mighty River Power operates a diverse electricity generation portfolio with a major geothermal exploration and development program investing over NZ$1 billion to develop 400MW of new geothermal generation by 2012. This paper outlines Mighty River Power’s geothermal development projects undertaken in conjunction with its Maori partners to help meet demand for renewable energy in New Zealand.
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