| Nga Awa Purua Power Station | |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | north of Taupo |
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| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | May 2008 |
| Commission date | 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 plant information | |
| Type | Flash steam |
| Wells | 6 |
| Well depth | 2,500 m (8,200 ft) |
| Cogeneration? | No |
| Turbines | 1× 140 MW |
| Power generation information | |
| Installed capacity | 140 MW |
| Capacity factor | 90% |
| Annual generation | 1100 GWh |
| Website Nga Awa Purua - Mighty River Power |
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| As of April 2010 | |
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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