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Geothermal energy exploration permit - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to explore for geothermal resources and evaluate the feasibility of geothermal production, including by production testing.

If you discover commercial quantities of geothermal resources, you can apply to have an area of your exploration permit declared as a potential geothermal commercial area (PGA). This will allow you to evaluate the potential production and market opportunities for the resource.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please contact the agency to identify any eligibility requirements.

Duration

Up to 5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $1437.36

Exploration permit for geothermal energy. Fees for 2024-25
Apply Application All $1145.86

Potential geothermal commercial area. Fees for 2024-25
Apply Licence All $3.18

Exploration permit rent per sub-block. Fees for 2024-25

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
General All Policies and guidelines for mining and resources (Opens in new window)

Application process

Apply

Complete an application form and lodge it through MyMinesOnline or a mines lodgement office. You can also apply through a call for tenders.

Administering agency

Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.