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Geothermal Operations Regulation (B.C. Reg. 79/2017).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources
Keyword
Natural gas Energy conservation/energy production Authorization/permit Royalties/fees Renewable energy Enforcement/compliance Exploration Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulation enters into force on 31 March 2017.
Abstract

The present Regulation is made under the Geothermal Resources Act. In particular, the Regulation lays down provisions relating to the exploration and exploitation of geothermal resources, defined in section 1 of the afore-mentioned Act as "the natural heat of the earth and all substances that derive an added value from it, including steam, water vapour heated by the natural heat of the earth and all substances dissolved in the steam, water or water vapour obtained from a well, but does not include water less than 80° C or hydrocarbons". The text consists of 47 sections divided into 6 Parts as follows: Definition (1); Geothermal exploration (2); Application for well authorization (3); Wells and production facilities (4); Production (5); General (6).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Geothermal Resources Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 171).

Legislation | Canada | 1982 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Natural gas, Authorization/permit, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX