Contact Gold Sponsor

Contact Energy (Contact) 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.

Taupō is the centre of geothermal electricity generation in New Zealand. A low carbon energy source, heat and fluid from deep in the earth is harnessed through wells and turned into electricity.

Commissioned in November 1958, Wairākei power plant, situated on the Wairākei geothermal system in Taupō, was one of the first geothermal plant of its kind in the world, and is an iconic symbol of New Zealand's geothermal electricity generation. Contact currently has five geothermal power stations in the country – all based in Taupō, which will increase to seven at the end of 2024 when new sites Tauhara and Te Huka 3 become operational.

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, Te Pū Ao, is New Zealand’s leading provider of earth, geoscience and isotope research and consultancy services. Our purpose is to understand natural Earth system processes and resources, and to translate these into economic, environmental and social benefits.  Our expertise in earth science allows us to develop new and innovative uses for geothermal energy.

MB Century Silver Sponsor

MB Century delivers world-class renewable energy solutions founded on our technical knowledge and innovative thinking to create economic value for our clients. With over 70 years experience in the Geothermal industry, MB Century offers an all-in-one suite of services that span the entire Geothermal life cycle including drilling, reservoir logging, design / engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and plant.  Simultaneously, we look to strengthen industry capability and develop strong communities 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 organization 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 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.

Asmuss Individual Event Partner
Secondary Student Field Trip Sponsor

Founded in 1920, the Asmuss Group has supplied to many of New Zealand's major industrial and construction projects.  We are a solution focused business and industry leaders representing some of the world's best steel and flow control brands and products backed by our local presence.

Cheal  Individual Event Partner
Industry Leaders Breakfast

​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 Post Seminar Workshop 

Eastland Generation is a 100% renewable energy company. We pride ourselves on working with our partners to develop generation opportunities, whether they be geothermal, hydro, solar or wind, to provide sustainable sources of energy for future generations.

Hatch  Individual Event Partner
Field Trip Sponsor

​Hatch Consulting is a Quantity Surveying firm working in the renewable energy sector across NZ. We provide bespoke commercial management solutions for project teams, allowing our clients to confidently deliver exceptional projects. We bring a practical and collaborative approach to project planning and delivery that is tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients and teams. Hatch Consulting is proudly working on both the new Tauhara Geothermal Power Station and the expansion of Te Huka III station with Contact Energy. Our services include contract management, commercial advisory services, system and process development, quantity surveying and dispute resolution.

LFF New Zealand Individual Event Partner
NZGA Seminar Dinner and Quiz

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 12 facilities around the world, including New Zealand.

Based in New Plymouth, LFF New Zealand was established over 10 years ago to support the local oil, gas, petrochemical, power, water and geothermal industries. Integrity, professionalism, technical competence, and commitment are core values of the group. These foundations have allowed us to build an organisation offering an unrivalled combination of service, quality, safety, and value.

MTL  Individual Event Partner
Future Leaders Sponsor

​Founded in 1994, MTL specialise in infrastructure engineering design and project
management for geothermal, hydro, water, and industrial projects. MTL has
developed considerable experience servicing these industries for close to 30 years
within New Zealand and Internationally.

Nikkiso  Individual Event Partner
NZGA Seminar Keynote 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 & Afternoon 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. OMV NZ prides itself on its high health, safety and environmental standards and is on a journey to a low carbon future.

As a global energy and chemicals company, OMV intends to become a leading provider of sustainable fuels, chemicals and materials by 2030 with a focus on circular economy solutions – and deliver on our pledge to reach net zero by 2050. This includes targets of 9 TWh of geothermal production, 5mn metric tons of CCS per year and 1 TWh of wind and solar power production -  all whilst providing much needed gas supply to fuel the energy transition.

Ormat Technologies Individual Event Partner
WING Workshop & Networking Event

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 over five decades.  As a geothermal industry leader, we've gained global expertise in exploring, developing, designing, manufacturing, building, owning and operating geothermal power plants.

Phoenix Recycling Group  Individual Event Partner
Field Trip Sponsor

Phoenix Recycling Group are a nationwide recycling business, proudly 100% NZ owned. Phoenix facilitate solutions that deliver the circular economy of multiple materials and products through its supply chain; locally and globally; end-to-end.  As NZ electrifies we ensure zerowaste; supporting the Energy sector as it replaces and expands its infrastructure. From transformers to the copper lines connecting all energy, solar panel recycling to crucial decarbonisation raw materials like nickel and lithium from recycling all battery types; we are ensuring future infrastructure can be manufactured from 100% recycled raw material.  The positive impact for our environment and our people; is a purpose worth pursuing, enhancing and evolving; infinitely.

Pump & Machinery  Individual Event Partner
NZGA Seminar Pre-Dinner Drinks

Pump & Machinery are the leading pump & meter experts delivering complete engineered solutions to the market since 1950 with our legacy company Levingston Brothers. With branches spread across both North & South Island, with a dedicated team of professionals, we can be a one stop solution for all your fluid applications.

With a complete offering ranging from API 610, API 685, API 674, API 675, API 676, ASME B73.1, ASME B73.2, ASME B73.3, ANSI, ISO 2858, ISO 5199, DIN, Positive Displacement, Rotary Vane, AODD & many more.

Seequent  Individual Event Partner
WING Networking Event 

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Sumitomo Corporation Group  Individual Event Partner
NZGA Seminar Lunch Sponsorship 

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.

Western Energy Services Individual Event Partner
NZGA Seminar Coffee Cart Sponsor

Western Energy is a leading provider of specialist geothermal well solutions, both here in New Zealand and overseas.  With proven expertise and innovative approaches to wireline diagnostics, intervention, 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 EST focus

Worley Individual Event Partner 
NZGA Field Trip Sponsor

Worley delivers more than consulting, engineering, procurement and construction services. With a project list of over 3700 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.

Thermal Explorer Regional Events Fund Funding Partner

The Thermal Explorer Regional Events Fund is part of the $50 million Regional Events Fund announced by the New Zealand Government in September 2020 as a result of COVID-19. The purpose of the fund is to stimulate domestic tourism and travel between regions through hosting of events, which is intended to replace expenditure from international tourists. This contestable fund will be utilised to focus on developing, securing or enhancing new and existing events to become long term sustainable “iconic” or “anchor” events for the regions; and to support capability development of the event ecosystem in the four regions of the Thermal Explorer area.