New Zealand has complex geology with extensive volcanic systems and seismicity as well as being among the world leaders (6th) in geothermal energy production. To the north of New Zealand and beneath the eastern North Island, the Pacific Plate subducts beneath the Australian Plate. Within the South Island, the transform […]
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Exploration and development wells are a major cost component of geothermal energy projects. In the exploration phase, when wells are being used to derisk geothermal prospects, it is important to be as economic as possible, so slimhole wells have been increasingly utilised to reduce costs.
