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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.

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.

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.

NZ’s Bold Investment in Geothermal Will Pay Off

The Government’s $60m investment in supercritical geothermal technology is a significant step forward in the country’s renewable energy journey.

Green is the New Gold in 2024

Green is the New Gold in 2024

The University of Auckland’s Geothermal Institute was honoured with the 2024 Faculty of Engineering Sustainability Award for its remarkable work in sustainable teaching.

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Geothermal Project Management Graduation 2024

Geothermal Project Management Graduation 2024

After a month-long intensive short course in Geothermal Project Management, our most recent graduates are prepared to contribute their skills and knowledge to the geothermal exploration and development initiatives in Indonesia and the Philippines.

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