Nga Awa Purua Power Station

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Nga Awa Purua Power Station
Nga Awa Purua Power Station is located in New Zealand
Nga Awa Purua Power Station
Location of Nga Awa Purua Power Station in New Zealand
Country New Zealand
Location north of Taupo
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Status Operational
Construction began May 2008 (May 2008)
Commission date May 2010 (May 2010)
Construction cost NZ$430 million
Owner(s) Mighty River Power / Tauhara North No. 2 Trust joint venture
Operator(s) Mighty River Power
Geothermal power station
Type Flash steam
Wells 10
Max. well depth 2,500 m (8,200 ft)
Thermal power station
Cogeneration? No
Power generation
Units operational 1× 140 MW
Nameplate capacity 140 MW
Capacity factor 90%
Annual generation 1100 GWh
Website
Nga Awa Purua - Mighty River Power

Nga Awa Purua is a geothermal power station located near Taupo in New Zealand. The project was developed by Mighty River Power.[1] Nga Awa Purua is New Zealand's second largest geothermal power station[2] and the steam turbine is the largest geothermal turbine in the world.[3]

The power station is a joint venture between Mighty River Power (75%) and the Tauhara North No 2 Trust (25%), who represent about 800 owners affiliated to Ngati Tahu.[4] The $430 million project first generated electricity on 18 January,[5] and was officially opened by Prime Minister John Key on 15 May 2010.[6]

The Rotokawa Power Station is situated close by.

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