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Geothermal Energy Extraction Licence - Victoria

Description

You will need this licence to perform geothermal energy extraction.

Service type

Licence

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

Exemptions

This permit is not required for the extraction of geothermal energy that is:

  • situated in temperatures less than seventy degrees Celsius
  • less than one kilometre below the earth's surface.

Please use the contact details below to find out more information.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

  • hold an exploration permit or retention lease
  • provide a proposed work summary, including details of technical assessment of the area.

Please note that a tenement may be required. Use the contact details for information about eligibility requirements.

Duration

Licence remains in force until surrendered or cancelled

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

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Use the contact details for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Act(s) name

Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Geothermal Energy Resources Regulations 2026 Victoria

Application process

Apply

Please submit your application and any other attachments with the relevant Authority.

Approval time

Within 14 days

Administering agency

Resources Victoria

Contact details

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