Additional Resources.

Workshop & Seminar Papers

NZGA and its affiliates run and attend a number of conference or workshop style events throughout the year. You can download and view papers and presentations from these events. Please contact us if you experience any problems.

The International Geothermal Association (IGA), encourages the development and utilisation of geothermal resources worldwide through the publication of scientific and technical information among the geothermal specialists, the business community, governmental representatives, UN organisations, civil society and the general public.

Worldwide online database of geothermal conference papers (including the New Zealand Geothermal Workshop)

World Geothermal Congress 2023 (15 - 17 September 2023)

New Zealand Geothermal Association Winter Seminar (26 + 27 July 2023: part of 2023 NZ Geothermal Week)

We welcome you to share these slides within your networks, although please ensure to reference the author of the presentation and acknowledge that the material is supplied by NZGA.

NZGA CO2 Workshop (26 July 2023: part of 2023 NZ Geothermal Week)

We welcome you to share these slides within your networks, although please ensure to reference the author of the presentation and acknowledge that the material is supplied by NZGA.

2022

New Zealand Geothermal Association Seminar (28 July 2022)

We welcome you to share these slides within your networks, although please ensure to reference the author of the presentation and acknowledge that the material is supplied by NZGA.

2021

New Zealand Geothermal Association Seminar (29 July 2021)

2020

New Zealand Geothermal Workshop Industry Updates (24 – 26 November 2020)

(Recordings of these presentations are available on request, subject to approval from the presenter)

  • Mercury
  • BOP Regional Council
  • Western Energy
  • NTGA
  • Eastland
  • WING
  • Nalco
  • Seequent
  • Geothermal Institute
  • Solenis
  • WRC
  • Jacobs
  • TN2T
  • Dobbie
  • Thorndon Cook
  • Worksafe
  • Ara Ake
  • Suez / Ixom
  • Schlumberger
  • NZTE

2015

New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, (20 November 2015)

Presentations available on request

  • Contact Energy Update
  • Mighty River Power Industry Update
  • Eastland Generation Update
  • Pertamina Energy Outlook
  • Ngāti Tūwharetoa Geothermal Assets – Industry Update
  • Women in Geothermal (WING) Industry Update
  • Waikato Regional Council Industry Update
  • Bay of Plenty Region Industry Update
  • Hawkins Infrastructure Industry Update
  • MB Century Company Update
  • Geothermal New Zealand Industry Update
  • Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
  • Jacobs Industry Update
  • Thorndon Cook Industry Upate
  • University of Auckland Update
  • GNS Science Update
  • Aecom Industry Update

GHANZ Christchurch Groundwater Energy Seminar
(12 June 2015)

AGGAT 2015 Above Ground Geothermal and Allied Technologies Global Conference (30 April 2015)

All papers can be downloaded from the HERA website.

2014

36th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop (NZGA Session 26 November 2014)

Presentations available on request

  • AECOM – Industry Update
  • Bay of Plenty Regional Council – Industry Update
  • Contact Energy – Industry Update
  • EECA – Christchurch Heat Pumps
  • Geothermal New Zealand – Industry Update
  • GNS Science – Industry Update
  • Jacobs – Industry Update
  • MB Century – Industry Update
  • Mighty River Power – Industry Update
  • Ngāti Tūwharetoa Geothermal Assets – Industry Update
  • Parsons Brinckerhoff – Industry Update
  • University of Auckland – Industry Update
  • Waikato Regional Council – Annual Update
  • WGC 2015 Promotion
  • NZTE Presentation on WGC2015

NZGA / HERA
Above Ground Geothermal Technologies workshop, (25 July 2014)

Presentations available on request

  • Welcome, (B Carey, NZGA)
  • Introduction, (N Inskip, HERA)
  • The AGGAT Research Roadmap, (B Habib, HERA)
  • Technologies for generation and heat exchange, (S Zarrouk, Auckland University)
  • Merging design with existing industrial landscapes, (A Bloomer, Geothermal Engineering)
  • Heat exchanger design for materials research, (H Heinzel, HERA)
  • Materials selection – old lessons, new directions (Quest Integrity Group)
  • Turbine manufacturing capabilities, (G Kapoor, Manufacturing Services Metrology Group)
  • Operations and maintenance from an operator’s perspective, (C Morris, Wairakei Power Station)
  • Planning, operations and maintenance, (M Lee, Mighty River Power)
  • Environmental factors to consider and solutions, (K Luketina, Waikato Regional Council)
  • Clean steam generation, (G Moore, Dobbie Engineers)
  • Future geothermal opportunities in wood processing, (I Suckling, Scion)
  • Possible use of minerals and gases, (E Mroczek)

2013

26th International Applied Geochemistry Symposium Incorporating the 35th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, (18-21 November 2013)

Presentations available on request

  • Women in Geothermal, WING (A Blair, GNS Science)
  • Contact Energy Industry Update
  • Geothermal a Competitive Strength (S McClintock, Mighty River Power)
  • Waikato Regional Council : 2013 Update (K Luketina/J McLeod)
  • Bay of Plenty : Geothermal Activity (B Robson)
  • Geothermal Update 2013, SKM
  • Aecom : Industry Update Year in Review, Looking Forward (W Cutfield)
  • GNS Science : 2012-13 Activities (G Bignall)
  • Geothermal New Zealand : Industry Update
  • Hawkins Infrastructure : Industry Update
  • Ngāti Tūwharetoa Geothermal Assets : 2013 Update
  • Industry Update : Hot Rock Ltd (P Barnett)
  • Industry Update : Auckland University (E Clearwater)

New Zealand Geothermal Association Seminar 2013, (12 June 2013)

Presentations available on request

  • History of Geoscience in Geothermal Developments – Industry Perspective (F Sepulveda, Contact Energy)
  • Geothermal Systems and Modelling (A Rae, GNS Science)
  • Leapfrog Geothermal (T Schurr, ARANZ Geo Limited)
  • The Development & Use of Geochemical Models (B W Mountain, GNS Science)
  • Building Models of Multiple Geothermal Systems (J Burnell, Callaghan Innovation)
  • Geophysical and Remote Sensing Models (G Ussher, SKM)
  • Resource Management and Modelling: An Operators Perspective (W Mannington & M Dunstall, Contact Energy)
  • Manager’s / Regulator’s view of Modelling Geothermal Resources (J McLeod, Waikato Regional Council)
  • Future Directions in Geothermal Modelling, (M O’Sullivan, University of Auckland)

2012

New Zealand Geothermal Workshop (21 November 2012)

Presentations available on request

  • Industry Update (Spence McClintock, Mighty River Power)
  • Geothermal Update 2012 (Contact Energy)
  • GNS Science Update (Dr Greg Bignall, GNS Science)
  • Geothermal Research and Consulting at IRL (John Burnell, Industrial Research)
  • Geothermal in The Engineering Science (Sadiq J Zarrouk, University of Auckland)
  • Geothermal New Zealand Update (Geothermal New Zealand)
  • 2012 Update (Ngāti Tūwharetoa Geothermal Assets)
  • Recent Geothermal Activities (Claude Bannwarth, PB Asia Pacific)
  • Geothermal Update (Sinclair Knight Merz)
  • Bay of Plenty Geothermal Activity 2012 (Bay of Plenty Regional Council)
  • Waikato Regional Council 2012 Update (Katherine Luketina & Jim McLeod, Waikato Regional Council)

Energy Federation Seminar, (16 August 2012)

2011

New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, (23 November 2011)

Presentations available on request

  • Mighty River Power Company Update (Mighty River Power)
  • Contact Energy Geothermal Update 2011 (Contact Energy)
  • Geothermal Research at GNS Science 2011 (B Carey, GNS Science)
  • Geothermal Training and the Geothermal Institute (S J Zarrouk, University of Auckland))
  • Geothermal Opportunities – New Zealand & International (C Mulcare & M Allen, NZT&E)
  • 2011 Update (Ngāti Tūwharetoa Geothermal Assets)
  • PB’s Geothermal Activities & Direction (C Taylor, Parsons Brinckerhoff)
  • Overview of Recent Overseas Activity (Sinclair Knight Merz)
  • Hot Rock Limited Update (P Barnett, Hot Rock)
  • Waikato Regional Council Geothermal Update (K Luketina, Waikato RC)

NZCEC Seminar, (13 October 2011)

The “Energising Geothermal” workshop took place on 13 October, 2011 at the NZ Clean Energy Centre in Taupō. Presentations available on request

  • Low Temperature Geothermal at GNS Science (Brian Carey)
  • National Geothermal Update (Brian White, NZGA)
  • World Geothermal Overview (Chris Bromley, GNS Science)

NZGA Seminar, (12 October 2011)

Presentations available on request

  • Workshop flyer and Programme
    Welcome (B Carey, GNS Science)
  • Technical Overview (B Carey, GNS Science)
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling (L Lind, GNS Science)
  • The Bosch Experience (I Hilton, Bosch)
  • Dunedin Airport – Groundwater Heatpump System (P Watson, MWH)
  • Ground Source Energy (L Smith, Central Heating NZ)
  • Artesian Sourced Heating and Cooling (J Hill, Beca)
  • Climate Control Companies Association, by Grant Price (CCCA)
  • Ground Source Heating in NZ (S Bendall, EMS)
  • IEA-GIA Geothermal Use Research (C Bromley, GNS Science)
  • Rotorua Hospital Geothermal Systems (G Wilson, Lakes DHB)
  • Clean Steam for Tissue Products (G Moore & J Dobbie, Dobbie Engineers)
  • Taupō Hospital Geothermal Project (I Thain, NZ Clean Energy Centre)
  • Alpin Motel – Down Hole Heat Exchanger System (S Osborne/I Thain, Alpin Motel)
  • Gourmet Mokai (G Rangi, Tūaropaki)
  • The Magic of Low Temperature Geothermal (H Esendam, Plentyflora)
  • Balenology (M Lobb, Polynesian Spa Rotorua)
  • Modelling Resource Studies (S Pearson, GNS Science)
  • Low Enthalpy Geothermal Economics (M Suggate, East Harbour Energy)
  • Renewable Energy Feasibility Study Grants (C McArthur, EECA)

2007

NZ Geothermal Seminar, (21 November 2007)

Presentations available on request

  • Growth in the NZ Industry (B White, NZGA)
  • Review of the NZ Energy Strategy & Outlook (R Samuelson, MED)
    Economics of Geothermal Drilling (H Hole, Geothermal Consultants NZ)
  • Hot Rock Plays in Australia – A National Perspective (B Goldstein, PIR, SA)
  • Costs of Geothermal Project (P Barnett, SKM)
  • Training Professional Geothermalists (J Newson, University of Auckland)
  • New Zealand Geothermal Action Plan (B White, NZGA)
  • Response of Heavy Industry to Geothermal Growth in NZ (B Lovell, HERA)
  • Resource & Reserve Issues in Geothermal (J Lawless, SKM)
  • Update on Direct Use in New Zealand (A Bloomer, Geothermal Engineering)
  • Company Updates for Contact Energy (M Dunstall, Contact Energy)

International Workshops/Conferences

Presentations and documents from international workshops can be viewed by clicking the links below, please contact us if you experience any problems.

World Geothermal Congress 2020+1, Reykjavik, Iceland (October 2021)

2020 saw the world tackling the Covid 19 pandemic, and as such, the 2020 World Geothermal Congress was postponed until it was safe to hold this event. New Zealand was still in lockdown at the time, meaning that NZGA was unable to have an in person presence, but we were grateful to have Andrew Jenks, NZ ambassador to the Nordic regions, present the New Zealand country update on our behalf.

World Geothermal Congress 2015, Melbourne, Australia (19-24 April 2015)

WGC2015 “Views from Down Under – Geothermal in Perspective”, the Congress offered a splendid opportunity for delegates to share ideas and knowledge covering geothermal development worldwide. The Congress and short courses programme covered topics relevant both to direct use and electricity generation. The joint management by Australia and New Zealand gave insights into some of the most long-standing ‘traditional’ geothermal developments in the world and new ‘pioneering’ techniques.

Pertamina Energy Outlook 2014, Jakarta (3 and 4 December 2014)
Geothermal Energy and Electricity Generation – The New Zealand Success Story, presented by Brian Carey (NZGA)

5th European Geothermal PhD Day (31 March to 2 April 2014)
The European Geothermal PhD Day (EGPD)”, is a student-organised conference for PhD students working in all fields of science related to geothermal research (geosciences, engineering, chemistry, business, law, etc). The conference was hosted by the Chair of Geothermal Science and Technology of the Technical University of Darmstadt in cooperation with the Young Geothermal Chapter (Junge Geothermie) of the German Geothermal Association. The conference was held at the Institute of Applied Geosciences, Darmstadt, Germany.

APEC 2013 Workshop on Geothermal Energy Development, Taipei, Taiwan
(25-26 June 2013)

The meeting was attended by Dr. Greg Bignall and Mr. Brian Carey (both GNS Science) New Zealand, as well as researchers and geothermal industry invitees from Japan, USA and UK. The Workshop was organised by The Bureau of Energy and National Science Council of Taiwan, and included three sessions that respectively focussed on “Geothermal Status and Perspectives”; “Geothermal Exploration and Assessment”, and “Enhanced Geothermal System Technologies”.

Geothermal Career Pathways

There are many ways to join the geothermal sector, with a huge variety of entry points and specialist areas. Below are some suggestions for trades and education to consider for starting your geothermal career.

Geothermal Careers

Standard skills and personnel requirements by the geothermal industry are detailed in the table below.

Discipline Line of Work
Scientists Environmental/social scientists
  Geologists
  Geochemists
  Hydrogeologists
  Sample analysts
  Database and GIS
  Data science
Engineers Cementing engineers
  Civil engineers
  Drilling engineers
  Mechanical engineers
  Process engineers
  Reservoir engineers
  Reservoir modellers
  Structural engineers
Technicians Casing personnel
  Cementing personnel
  Construction personnel
  Drilling fluids personnel
  Senior drillers
  Heavy transport personnel
  Maintenance staff
  Mud loggers
  Power plant operators
  Rig hands
  Specialist well loggers
  Steam field operators
  Directional drillers
  Welders
Others Cultural advisors
  Environmental advisors
  Environmental monitors
  Inspection & testing staff
  Legal staff
  Senior management staff
  Permitting officials
  Regulatory advisors
  Safety staff (including risk assessment)
  Site managers
  Support staff
  Financial analysis
  Procurement / contact management
  Hospitality / tourism

Undergraduate Courses

Undergraduate courses are broad and provide a good foundation of skills required by the geothermal industry. Many different degrees support a career in geothermal. After selecting what interests you in the Geothermal Careers table above, click on the University links below and search your chosen subject from the line of work column.

University of Auckland: Waipapa Taumata Rau

Victoria University of Wellington: Te Herenga Waka

University of Canterbury: Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha

University of Otago: Te Whare Wānanga o Ōtākou

Massey University: Te Kupenga ki Pūrehuroa

Postgraduate Courses

Postgraduate courses provide focused study on workflows applied by the geothermal industry. Insights into the global approach to postgraduate geothermal education were shared in this 2020 World Geothermal Congress paper by Sadiq Zarrouk.

Polytechnic Courses

  • Wintec: Te Pūkenga
    Wintec: Te Pūkenga nurtures and guides individual students as part of a community so they are confident and equipped to navigate their way in a world where change and new ways of working are happening faster than ever before. Offering over 130 courses and qualifications at a variety of levels, from entry-level foundation studies that help you prepare of study to hands-on technical training in vocational subjects such as trades.

Geothermal Fact Sheets

Prepared by the NZGA, these fact sheets provide introductions to various aspects of the geothermal sector.

Please note, this is work in progress and further fact sheets will be uploaded once they have been peer reviewed. If you have suggestions for future fact sheets, or would like to collaborate in creating one, then get in touch.

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