27 Mar 2025

The next big thing in geothermal energy

From Afternoons, 1:20 pm on 27 March 2025

Could harnessing supercritical geothermal energy be the answer to rising energy prices?

Resources and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones met with mana whenua from around the Taupō Volcanic Zone last week to discuss the potential benefits of accessing supercritical geothermal energy in the region 

Dr Isabelle Chambefort Energy Futures Theme Leader at GNS explains to Jese exactly what supercritical geothermal energy is and what it means for the country. 

Wairakei geothermal electric power generating station in the taupo volcanic zone in new zealand.

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