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Geothermal Energy Act 2009.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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