You will need this if you intend to carry out a range of activities related to exploration, testing and production of geothermal energy.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
Please contact the agency to identify any eligibility requirements.
30 years unless surrendered
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Fees for 2024-25
Geothermal lease rent per square kilometre. Fees for 2024-25
Geothermal Energy Act 2010 Queensland (Opens in new window)
Geothermal Energy Regulation 2022 Queensland (Opens in new window)
Complete an application form and lodge it through MyMinesOnline or a mines lodgement office. You can also apply through a call for tenders.
Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Geothermal lease (Opens in new window)