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Geothermal Resources Act (Cap. 314A).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (1990)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to control the exploitation and use of geothermal resources and vest the resources in the Government and to provide for connected purposes.
Subject
Energy, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Hydropower generation Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Access right Groundwater Well sinking/boreholes Pollution control Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Act came come into operation on 1 May 1990.
Abstract

This Act concerns the exploration, ownership and exploitation of geothermal resources, i.e. any product derived from and produced within the earth by natural heat. All unextracted geothermal resources under or in any land, if not vested by law in any other person, shall be vested in the Government. The Minister may declare geothermal resources areas. Exploration for geothermal resources requires an authorization from the Minister whereas exploitation requires a geothermal resources licence to be issued by the Minister. The Minister may, at any time, order a bore to be closed for various reasons, including the protection of the environment and groundwater resources.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Geothermal Resources Regulations, 1990 (314A).

Legislation | Kenya | 1990 (2012)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit, EIA, Access right, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX