新西兰将在2027年中在Taup附近钻第一座超热地热井, New Zealand will drill its first superhot geothermal well near Taupō in mid-2027, backed by a $60M government investment.

Todd Energy被选为首选承包商,在Taup附近钻新西兰第一个探索性超热地热井,钻井约2027年年中开始。 Todd Energy has been chosen as the preferred contractor to drill New Zealand’s first exploratory superhot geothermal well near Taupō, with drilling set to begin around mid-2027. 该项目得到6 000万美元的政府拨款支持,目的是在5-6公里的深度获取深热地热资源,有可能释放大量的清洁能源。 The project, backed by a $60 million government allocation, aims to access deep, ultra-hot geothermal resources at depths of 5–6 kilometers, potentially unlocking vast clean energy supplies. 该油井位于Rotokawa油田,是由MBIE的Kānoa单位监督的三井方案的一部分,涉及与包括iwi和Mercury在内的当地利益攸关方的合作。 Located at the Rotokawa field, the well is part of a three-well programme overseen by MBIE’s Kānoa unit and involves collaboration with local stakeholders, including iwi and Mercury. Todd Energy是根据其当地专长、自己的钻机和既定的供应链挑选出来的。 Todd Energy was selected for its local expertise, own drilling rig, and established supply chain. 该倡议寻求推动下一代地热能源,同时利用现有基础设施和熟练劳动力,在天然气储量下降的情况下支持新西兰的可再生能源目标。 The initiative seeks to advance next-generation geothermal energy while leveraging existing infrastructure and skilled labor, supporting New Zealand’s renewable energy goals amid declining gas reserves.