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Big Conversations and Bold Ideas at NZGW 2025
Over 400 attendees came together at NZGW 2025 in Rotorua to share bold ideas and shape the future of geothermal locally and globally.
Strengthening Global Geothermal Skills Through Teaching in Iceland
The Geothermal Institute has delivered its intensive Reservoir Modelling course at Reykjavik University’s Iceland School of Energy. The four-week programme trains students from around the world in geothermal reservoir simulation, forecasting, and sustainable energy development.
Associate Professor Sadiq J. Zarrouk to Lead Day One of IIGCE 2025 Pre-Conference Workshop
Associate Professor Sadiq J. Zarrouk will lead the first day of the Pre-Conference Workshop at IIGCE 2025 in Jakarta, sharing insights alongside geothermal experts from New Zealand and Indonesia.
Contact Energy Acknowledges Geothermal Institute Expertise in Two-Phase Flow Measurement
Contact Energy has formally recognised the contribution of Associate Professor Sadiq Zarrouk and the Geothermal Institute for ongoing work to improve two-phase flow measurement technology.
Geothermal strategy can be catalyst for transformational change
New Zealand can unlock more clean energy, but also more industrial process heat, more energy-dense sites, and create highly skilled, highly paid jobs in engineering and geoscience.
Geothermal Prospects in the Middle East
Science Leader Associate Professor Sadiq Zarrouk attended the 3-day event Geothermal Energy in the Middle East: Unlocking a vast renewable energy resource held 22-24 June 2025 in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
2025 Taiwan International Geothermal Conference
The Geothermal Institute attended the 3rd Taiwan International Geothermal Conference to share expertise, build relationships, and formalise collaboration with Academia Sinica, Taiwan’s Institute of Earth Sciences (IES) through a newly signed LOU.
Harnessing Heat: Geothermal Could Be The Key To Lower Power Bills
A new geothermal trial beneath Auckland could reshape how homes and businesses are heated – potentially saving households $20 a month on power bills.
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship 2025
Manaaki Scholarship Applications Now OpenThe Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship is now open for applications, offering financial support and unique study opportunities in areas such as renewable energy and climate change.The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship fund...