Contact Gold Sponsor

Contact Energy is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest energy generators and retailers and a proud member of the Taupō community. We are committed to leading the decarbonisation of New Zealand, and it is our vision to create and contribute to a better place to live; from the homes and communities we live in, to the land and resources that future generations can enjoy.

Contact currently has seven geothermal power stations in the country – all based in Taupō, which will increase to eight at the end of 2027 when a new station at Te Mihi will become operational. Commissioned in November 1958, Wairākei power plant, situated on the Wairākei geothermal system in Taupō, was one of the first geothermal plants of its kind in the world, and is an iconic symbol of New Zealand's geothermal electricity generation.

Geothermal energy plays a crucial role in New Zealand’s transition away from fossil fuels and it is an unsung hero. It’s also where Contact leads the world with technology and ingenuity.

GNS Science Silver Sponsor

GNS Science drives geothermal progress with our world-leading research and globally-unique facilities.  For over 50 years, we have supported geothermal developments in more than 35 countries, helping set global standards and enabling sustainable energy solutions.  With a dedicated team of 50 geothermal experts and access to 450+ multi-disciplinary staff, our expertise spans the full geothermal value chain, from exploration to environmental stewardship and cutting-edge innovations.

MB Century Silver Sponsor

MB Century is a world-class energy solutions provider in the geothermal and renewable energy sectors. As pioneers of the Geothermal Energy Industry, MB Century brings 75 years of experience, excelling in designing and delivering complex systems that encompass the entire renewable energy lifecycle. Recognised as Aotearoa New Zealand’s only fully integrated energy services company, we provide industry leading solutions including feasibility studies, drilling, reservoir data logging, steam-field design, construction, project management, operation and maintenance, delivering total project solutions to provide sustainable, high-performance energy systems tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. MB Century is committed to strengthening industry capability and community, while safeguarding our people and the environment.

Mercury  Silver Sponsor

Mercury is an electricity generator and retailer that creates electricity from 100% renewable sources - hydro, geothermal and wind. Mercury is New Zealand’s largest electricity retailer by customer market share and we also sell gas, broadband and mobile services to residential and small to medium-sized business customers. We offer a pre-paid electricity product via our GLOBUG sub-brand. Our Commercial sales team service industrial and wholesale market customers offering electricity.

Mercury’s geothermal generation has been developed over the last two decades in partnership with Māori and provides enough renewable electricity 24/7 to supply 330,000]New Zealand homes.
In March 2024 Mercury broke ground on the building of a fifth generating unit at the Ngā Tamariki Geothermal power station and first generation of electricity from the new unit is expected in late 2025. The new unit will increase generation from the site by 46MW – enough power for a further ~55,000 homes.

Amplify Co-host

Amplify is the economic development agency for the Taupō District.  We exist to grow the local economy, and do this by leveraging Taupō’s natural advantages and working with business and stakeholders to champion sustainable growth throughout the district.  Our vision is that Taupō is a vibrant and prosperous district, where both talent and business thrive.

NZ Geothermal Association Co-host

The New Zealand Geothermal Association (NZGA) is a non-political, non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation. Our focus is on providing leadership, connection and facilitation to sustain and grow sustainable geothermal opportunities in New Zealand. Our members are part of a diverse and skilled network of people working and living with our unique geothermal resources.  We also connect with global geothermal communities, and are well positioned to positively influence geothermal initiatives on the world stage.

Women in Geothermal Partner

Women in Geothermal (WING) is a volunteer, not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to promote the education, professional development, and advancement of women in the geothermal community.  With over 3,000 members in 80 countries joining since forming in 2013, we are actively breaking down barriers so that everyone in the geothermal sector can realize their full potential. This year WING is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of doing great things in the geothermal industry!

Ara Ake  Individual Event Partner
Future Energy & Innovation Leaders Sponsor

As Aotearoa New Zealand’s future energy centre, Ara Ake focuses on advancing the country’s future energy sector by accelerating the demonstration, commercialisation and deployment of critical innovations and emerging technologies into the market.

Ara Ake is the national hub of new energy knowledge and development, connecting and collaborating with many different parts of the energy ecosystem. They collaborate across the energy ecosystem to enable energy solutions to become commercially viable, to support the decarbonisation of New Zealand.

Ara Ake is proud to be supporting Future Leaders at the New Zealand Geothermal Week.

Cheal  Individual Event Partner
Industry Leaders Breakfast Sponsor

​Cheal is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary consultancy offering extensive expertise in Resource Management Planning, Civil Engineering, Surveying and Geospatial - including 3D Laser Scanning, UAV, GIS and metrology. With over 80 years’ experience in the industry and offices in Taupo, Rotorua, Napier, Hamilton, Taumarunui, and Ohakune, Cheal has become the partner of choice across much of New Zealand.  The innovative yet practical approach, problem solving abilities and professionalism of our team is what makes us leaders across many sectors. Our team is our most valued asset – we would like to make it yours. Call us today 07 378 6405 or visit us www.cheal.co.nz

Eastland Generation Individual Event Partner
NZGA Pre-Seminar CO2 Panel Discussion Co-Sponsor

Eastland Generation is a renewable energy generator and developer. With a portfolio of geothermal, hydro and solar power stations, we pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our partners to develop and operate sustainable energy sources for future generations.

EECA Individual Event Partner
Field Trip Sponsor

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is a delivery agency, a regulator, and an authority for energy use. It supports a smart and efficient national energy system that balances affordability, prioritises reliability and resilience, increases productivity, and achieves positive environmental outcomes.  

GeoExchange NZ Ltd Individual Event Partner
NZGA Seminar Afternoon Tea Sponsor

GeoExchange NZ Limited is a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and social scientists that provides independent design and advisory services to the public and private sector on geoheat systems.

Combined with over seventy years of local and international experience across the Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, our work spans feasibility studies, detailed design and documentation, and detailed business cases. We also deliver strategic and regional advice on integrating geothermal with economic growth, and conduct commercial research, both nationally and internationally. 

Our projects range from residential homes to commercial buildings, aquatic centres,
greenhouses, hospitals, and industrial heating and cooling. We also specialise in designing district heating and cooling systems that integrate and balance diverse energy needs. 

We deliver projects via traditional EPCM models but also offer to partner in delivery via ESCO and PPA frameworks.

LFF New Zealand Individual Event Partner
NZGA Seminar Dinner Sponsor

The LFF Group was formed in London in 1983 and has grown steadily to become a global leader in the supply of Pipes, Fittings, Flanges and Valves.  We are involved in many of the world’s largest projects & MRO contracts across many industry sectors through our 15 facilities around the world.

We support these activities with an extensive inventory of Carbon, Stainless, Duplex and Super Duplex Steels.  Integrity, professionalism, technical competence and commitment are core values of the group,.  Since its establishment in 2012, LFF New Zealand has developed to become one of the leading suppliers to the Petrochemical, Oil and Gas and Geothermal industries within New Zealand.

MTL  Individual Event Partner
Future Energy & Innovation Leaders Sponsor

MTL is an employee owned, New Zealand based engineering consultancy that specialises in geothermal energy. MTL has an extensive thirty-year history of successfully delivering engineering design and consulting services for the geothermal sector Internationally and within New Zealand. As one of the largest and leading geothermal engineering teams in New Zealand, MTL provides services to current major developments in New Zealand and supports owners in the development of future prospects, optimising their existing assets and implementing new technologies into their operations.

Nikkiso  Individual Event Partner
NZGA Pre-Seminar CO2 Panel Discussion Co-Sponsor

Nikkiso CE&IG's vision statement, "Leading the Change to a Healthier World," represents what we want to accomplish as a group.  We are dedicated to reducing carbon emissions by offering innovative integrated equipment systems, engineered equipment solutions and services for Geothermal Organic Rankin Cycle plants, Green hydrogen value chain, carbon capture & utilization from Non-Condensable Gases (NCGs), and other Organic Rankin Cycle applications such as waste heat recovery. We design and manufacture our rotating equipment for various applications.

OMV  Individual Event Partner
NZGA Seminar Morning Tea Sponsor 

OMV is New Zealand’s largest natural gas producer, producing around 40% of Aotearoa’s gas supply. OMV has been active in NZ since 1999 when it acquired shares in the Maari field and has since expanded into a range of other assets through subsequent acquisitions, these include the Māui gas field and a 74% share in the Pohokura gas field.

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Geothermal energy plays an essential role in OMV’s Strategy 2030 and our transformation into an integrated sustainable chemicals, fuel, and energy company, with a global target of ~4 TWh by 2030. In Austria, OMV has joined forces with local supplier, Wien Energie, to deliver geothermal energy to around 20,000 households. We are also investing in Eavor Technologies, a leading developer of closed loop geothermal solutions, a method that makes it possible to use geothermal energy for heating systems in areas where traditional hydrothermal resources are not available.

Ormat Technologies Individual Event Partner
Pre-Seminar Panel Discussion Sponsor

At Ormat Technologies we're always on; delivering renewable power and energy solutions to our customers around the clock and around the world.  Clean, reliable energy solutions provided from geothermal power, recovered energy as well as energy storage solutions, is our expertise, commitment and focus.

Ormat has harnessed natures renewable energy for six decades.  As a geothermal industry leader, we've gained global expertise in exploring, developing, designing, manufacturing, building, owning and operating geothermal power plants.

Seequent  Individual Event Partner
NZGA Winter Seminar Keynote Speaker Sponsor

The Energy industry is leading the transition to a lower-carbon economy, driving investment in maximising production, renewables and carbon storage.  Seequent helps organisations develop a better understanding of the underground to inform critical decision and enable more sustainable production.  Seequent operates in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquearters in New Zealand.

Sumitomo Corporation Group  Individual Event Partner
NZGA Seminar Lunch Sponsor 

Sumitomo Corporation Group develops businesses in a wide range of industrial fields on a global scale aiming to achieve prosperity and realise dreams through sound business activities. Since its foundation in 1919, Sumitomo has continued to grow through enhancing its ability to create new value together with stakeholders such as business partners and clients, across business networks around the world.

Toi-Ohomai Individual Event Partner
Energy Career Pathways Sponsor

Toi Ohomai

Transpower Individual Event Partner
NZGA Post Seminar Breakfast Sponsor

Transpower owns and operates the high-voltage national electricity transmission
network. We provide the infrastructure and market systems that connects electricity
generators to major electricity users and distribution networks that deliver electricity
to homes and businesses around the country.
Transpower recently launched Te Kanapu. Te Kanapu is a strategic discussion
across the electricity sector and key stakeholders to inform actionable, least-regrets
investments for a future transmission grid that is reliable, resilient and affordable well
into the 2050’s and beyond. Informed by insights gained through wide
engagement, Te Kanapu will deliver a Grid Blueprint that will give those who plan to
generate, move, buy and sell electricity better information and enable the energy
industry to coordinate and optimise their plans. Transpower will be developing the
Grid Blueprint over 2025 and 2026.

Western Energy Services Individual Event Partner
Coffee Cart Sponsor

Western Energy is a leading provider of specialist geothermal well solutions, both here in New Zealand and globally.  With proven expertise and innovative approaches to wireline diagnostics, intervention, well testing and monitoring, we help geothermal operators to optimise well assets and reduce energy generation costs, whilst doing all of this we maintain a business model with an inclusive and ESG focus

Worley Individual Event Partner 
Field Trip Sponsor

Worley delivers more than consulting, engineering, procurement and construction services. With a project list of over 5,800+ projects in the energy transition space we help organisations deliver a more sustainable world.  Every day, our 400 strong NZ team supported by our 48,000-strong global team, help customers across the energy, chemicals (including Power to X) and resources sectors get one step closer to solving our planet’s toughest challenges. In the geothermal space, working with our partners, we are able to provide concept studies, major hazard facility studies, plant design and project management services built on years of delivering complex and projects.  Worley looks forward to the opportunity to help organisations maximise the potential for geothermal in New Zealand.