MBIE’s 2017 Endeavour Round will see 68 new scientific research projects receive funding of around $250 million over the next five years. This includes $6,250,000 to GNS Science for research into Increased Utilisation of Geothermal Energy Through New Integrated Geoscience Methods. Read More
Geothermal direct heat use has been given a boost with the release of the New Zealand Geothermal Association’s (NZGA) Geoheat Strategy for Aotearoa NZ in June, and the confirmation of new funding to promote direct heat use through the Bay of Connection’s Energy Strategy. These initiatives have been closely aligned,… Read More
The Board has decided that Student Membership will be free. If you are a student member or know other students who would like to be members of the NZGA, ensure that you sign on as a Student when registering.Other initiatives being worked on include: A ballot for a free registration… Read More
A subcommittee of the NZGA Board is working on possible changes to the out-dated 1961 Geothermal Energy Regulations. Interested people should get in touch with Shanon Garden. Read More
A successful forum was held at Wairakei Resort on 25 August, with about 60 industry representatives attending from Operators, Contractors, Consultants and Regulators. Presentations included: Introductions from Mike Dunstall of Contact Energy and Wu Khoo of Mercury An update on MBIE Work Safe findings from inspections, audits and investigations Michael… Read More
In November, there will be a GNS-JOGMEC workshop focused on surface features. This planned to proceed the NZ Geothermal Workshop. Read More
Registration is open now for the New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, 22 – 24 November 2017 at the Millennium in Rotorua. Confirmed keynote speakers include: Dr Guðmundur Ómar Friðleifsson, lead on Iceland Deep Drilling Project Dr James E Faulds, Nevada State Geologist, Director of Nebvada Bureau of Mines and… Read More
Become a member of NZGA.
Find out more about NZGA.
