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Geothermal Special Drilling Authorisation - Victoria

Description

You will require this authorisation if you intend to carry out geothermal energy exploration in a drilling authorisation area or do anything in the drilling authorisation area. This authorisation can only be given to a holder of an Exploration Permit, Retention Lease or an Extraction Licence.

The drilling authorisation area is the area specified in the Special Drilling Authorisation. This authorisation does not give the holder any rights to resources in the drilling authorisation area.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this authorisation, you must:

  • describe the area
  • describe the geothermal energy operation that will be carried out
  • submit technical qualifications
  • submit technical advice
  • pay the prescribed fees.

Fees

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Please consult the responsible council for specific information on fees to be submitted with your application.

Forms

Act(s) name

Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Geothermal Energy Resources Regulations 2016 Victoria

Administering agency

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Earth Resources

Contact details

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