Geothermal Energy Act 2009. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Northern Territory Document type Legislation Date 2009 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act about the rights to conduct activities for the exploration of geothermal energy resources and the production of geothermal energy, and for related purposes. Subject Energy, Mineral resources Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Policy/planning Renewable energy Exploration Mining Soil rehabilitation Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 December 2009. Abstract This Act aims at promoting exploration for geothermal energy resources and production of geothermal energy in the Territory by implementing a scheme to give suitably qualified persons the right to occupy areas of land to conduct activities necessary for the exploration and production; and to provide for protection of the environment during the exploration and production. Full text English Website legislation.nt.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Geothermal Energy Regulations (SL No. 29 of 2009). Legislation | Australia | 2009 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Registration, Mining, Exploration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX