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Geothermal technology development in New Zealand and US

Overview

Efforts to advance geothermal technology are underway in New Zealand and the United States to improve energy security and meet climate goals. In the United States, developers are expanding beyond traditional reservoirs by utilizing closed-loop systems and artificial reservoir creation, including residential and commercial projects in New York City.

In New Zealand, research is focused on the Taupō volcanic zone through the GeoShot NZ project, which investigates supercritical geothermal energy. This involves drilling approximately 5km deep to access water at temperatures exceeding 374C.

Following these investigations, Todd Energy has been named the preferred contractor to drill New Zealand’s first exploratory superhot geothermal well near the Rotokawa field. Scheduled to begin around mid-2027, the well aims to reach depths of 5 to 6 kilometers, utilizing domestic expertise and infrastructure to manage the extreme heat and pressure associated with such depths.

Entities

Todd Energy · United States · Energy Resources Aotearoa · Lendlease · Rotokawa geothermal field

Timeline

14 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Todd Energy to drill New Zealand’s first superhot geothermal well
Todd Energy will drill New Zealand’s first exploratory superhot geothermal well near Taupō, targeting depths of 5-6km to unlock transformative renewable energy resources.
25 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Geothermal technology advances in New Zealand and the United States
New Zealand is testing supercritical geothermal energy to transform its power structure, while the US sees a rise in next-gen geothermal applications, including closed-loop systems in New York City.

Sources

energyresources.org.nz · waateanews.com