Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026
Commercial Operations
Full commercial operations and grid synchronization expected for both plants.
Equipment Installation
Installation of binary cycle turbines and heat exchangers begins.
Construction Start
Commencement of major civil works and site preparation at Kawerau and Rotorua.
Investment Confirmation
Eastland Generation confirms Final Investment Decision (FID) for both projects.
Exploratory Phase
Initial resource consenting and exploratory drilling completed at Taheke.
Eastland Generation has confirmed final investment decisions for the TOPP2 and Taheke geothermal projects, adding 75MW of baseload capacity to the national grid. These developments represent a significant step toward New Zealand's 100% renewable energy target and highlight the importance of Māori land trust partnerships.