New Zealand Highlights Geothermal Leadership at World Geothermal
Congress 2010
2010-04-26 11:20
BALI, Indonesia, April 26 /PRNewswire-Asia/
-- New Zealand showcases its geothermal leadership at the World
Geothermal Congress (WGC) 2010 which opens today at the Bali
International Convention Centre.
The New Zealand Geothermal Association (NZGA)
and a large delegation of scientists, engineers, consultants and
investors, and major companies will be demonstrating a full
spectrum of professional services and expertise in geothermal
development with the support of the New Zealand Government.
Participating exhibitors include Auckland
University and the Institute of Earth Science & Engineering
(booth GC14), the New Zealand Engineering (booth GC7) including
Maskell Production Ltd, Allied Industrial Engineering, Robt Stone
and Parsons Brinckerhoff Power, New Zealand's Institute of
Geological and Nuclear Sciences /GNS Science (booth HC9), PT AECOM
Indonesia (booth HC8), Sinclair Knight Merz (booth HC6) and Tiger
Energy (booth HB4).
"The significant presence at WGC 2010
globally reinforces New Zealand's solid track record in this
industry and gives us the opportunity to forge deeper partnerships
with other leading geothermal markets in Asia Pacific such as
Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is also a fitting
launch pad for our joint hosting with Australia of the World
Geothermal Congress in 2015," said Alan Koziarski, New Zealand
Trade and Enterprise's Regional Director for South and South East
Asia.
Blessed with rich geothermal fields, New
Zealand is a pioneer in developing large-scale geothermal
electricity generation as early as the 1950s. Today, it
combines experience with cutting-edge geosciences research and
innovation to harness the potential of geothermal to deliver
cost-competitive, sustainable energy not just in New Zealand but
across the region.
"The geothermal industry is the place to be,
with a lot of development over the last few years and much more to
come in the near term. Geothermal energy is now getting the
profile it deserves as a reliable, clean and renewable form of
energy. It is independent of weather and can deliver energy at some
of the most competitive unit rates of any energy option for heat or
electricity generation," said Spence McClintock, President of the
New Zealand Geothermal Association.
Geothermal energy provides approximately 0.4%
of the world global power generation. As of 2008, global installed
capacity of geothermal energy for power generation was more
than10GW. The International Geothermal Association has predicted
this to reach 11 GW by 2010, and dramatically grow in the next few
years as the world shifts to cleaner fuel.
In New Zealand, geothermal energy is
currently the second-most used renewable fuel for electricity
generation, after hydro, currently generating around 14% of all New
Zealand electricity. And with government's aim to generate 90
percent of its electricity requirements from renewable sources by
2025, research, exploration and infrastructure investments into
geothermal energy development in New Zealand are expected to
further escalate.
New Zealand already has one of the fastest
growing rates of geothermal development in the world, recently
jumping from No.8 to No.5 in ranking. "We have seen a steep upward
growth for geothermal power generation domestically, proving the
commercial viability of this clean energy resource to fuel our
industries and homes," McClintock added.
Overseas, New Zealand companies are
consulting for and supplying to various partners in countries such
as Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, Papua New Guinea and a range
of countries through the western Pacific and Asia in particular,
but with interests spreading through Chile and other parts of South
America, as well as east African Rift countries.
In Indonesia, New Zealand built the Kamojang
1 Project, the first geothermal power station in the country.
It funded and provided technical engineering support for the
facility which opened in 1982. Companies like PB, PT AECOM,
and SKM remain heavily involved in active geothermal projects
including Kamojang, Darajat, Dieng, Gunung Salak, Wayang Windu,
Lahendong and Ulumbu.
New Zealand continues to be one of the few
countries to offer broad geothermal post-graduate training, as it
has done for the last 30 years. Many of the leading national
engineers and scientists in Indonesia or the Philippines have had
training in New Zealand, and the relationships formed are valued by
all those involved.
New Zealand Companies and Organisations at
WGC 2010 include:
-- Auckland University. http://www.iese.co.nz
;
http://www.esc.auckland.ac.nz
-- Auckland UniServices Ltd.
http://www.uniservices.co.nz
-- ARANZ Geo. http://www.aranz.com ;
http://www.gns.cri.nz
-- Parsons Brinckerhoff New Zealand.
http://www.pbworld.com
-- PT AECOM Indonesia.
http://www.aecom.com
-- Sinclair Knight Merz.
http://www.skmconsulting.com
-- Maskell. http://www.maskell.co.nz
-- Contact Energy.
http://www.contactenergy.co.nz
-- Allied Industrial Engineering.
http://www.aie.co.nz
-- Mighty River Power.
http://www.mightyriverpower.co.nz
-- Beca Group Limited.
http://www.beca.com
-- Tauhara North No. 2 Trust.
http://www.tauharano2.co.nz
-- Mechanical Technology Ltd.
http://www.mtlnz.co.nz
-- MB Century. http://www.mbcentury.com
-- East Harbour.
http://www.eastharbour.co.nz
-- Alstom. http://www.au.alstom.com
-- GEOKEM. http://www.geokem.co.nz
About New Zealand Geothermal Association
The New Zealand Geothermal Association (NZGA)
is a scientific, educational and cultural organisation established
to promote geothermal capability in New Zealand. The NZGA is an
affiliated member of the International Geothermal Association (IGA)
and of the Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ) and presently has
275 members. For more information:
http://www.nzgeothermal.org.nz
About New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is
the New Zealand government's national economic development agency.
In 2008, NZTE was judged the world's best trade promotion
agency at the World Trade Promotion Organisation Awards. Its
role is to lift New Zealand's economic performance and improve
living standards for all New Zealanders by helping businesses to
grow and compete internationally. For more information:
http://www.nzte.govt.nz
New Zealand in South East Asia press centre:
http://www.newzealandinsoutheastasia.com/
Media Contacts:
Spence McClintock
President
New Zealand Geothermal Association
Mobile: +64-27-2012656
Email:
[email protected]
Donna Garcia
Senior Consultant
Rice Communications for New Zealand Trade
& Enterprise
Tel: +65-6221-8729
Mobile: +65-9734-8808
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE New Zealand Geothermal Association; New Zealand
Trade & Enterprise