We’re bringing together a diverse and cohesive team of geophysicists, geologists, geochemists, modellers and strategic advisors with a strong foundation in international collaboration.
By tapping deeper into reservoir, New Zealand could unlock around 30,000 GWh of continuous renewable power each year. Realising this potential requires is hampered by a limited understanding of fluid movement near and within the Brittle-Ductile Transition (BDT) zone. The BDT is the region between hot ductile rock near magma and cold brittle rock above and is where superhot fluids exist.
Our DeepHeat Programme will investigate how these superhot fluids move within the BDT, developing AI-driven reservoir models, conducting fracture network experiments, and assessing wellbore performance.
We will also advance stimulation and well-integration technologies, evaluate energy and economic scenarios, establish environmental monitoring frameworks, and co-design Māori-led business models to ensure long-term sustainable benefits.
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