Country New Zealand Status Operational Type Flash steam Operator Mercury Energy | Location north of Taupo Commission date May 2010 (May 2010) Construction cost 430 million NZD Construction began May 2008 | |
Owner(s) Mercury Energy / Tauhara North No. 2 Trust joint venture Similar Ngatamariki Power Station, Te Mihi Power Station, Mokai Power Station, Maraetai Power Station, Waipapa Power Station | ||
Nga Awa Purua is a geothermal power station located near Taupo in New Zealand. The project was developed by Mighty River Power (now Mercury Energy). Nga Awa Purua is New Zealand's second largest geothermal power station and the steam turbine is the largest geothermal turbine in the world.
The power station is a joint venture between Mercury Energy (75%) and the Tauhara North No 2 Trust (25%), who represent about 800 owners affiliated to Ngati Tahu. The $430 million project first generated electricity on 18 January, and was officially opened by Prime Minister John Key on 15 May 2010.
The Rotokawa Power Station is situated close by.
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