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Stewart Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on Shane Jones draft strategy to increase geothermal energy

Stewart Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on Shane Jones draft strategy to increase geothermal energy

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One of our largest power companies sees the great potential in the Government's push for geothermal energy.

The Resources Minister Shane Jones' draft strategy lays out a goal of doubling its production by 2040.

Mercury Energy Chief Executive Stewart Hamilton says 20% of New Zealand's power already comes from geothermal.

He told Ryan Bridge it has great opportunities to decarbonise and grow the economy.

Hamilton says they're currently doing a $300 million extension on one of their geothermal sites, which will produce enough power for the entire city of Wellington.

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