Licence name
Geothermal exploration licence
Geothermal retention licence
Geothermal production licence
Pipeline licence
Preliminary and speculative survey licences
Associated activities licence
Special facilities licence
Fees
Licence fees for geothermal exploration, production and associated activities are set out on the website of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA).
Duration
Particular to the individual licence application
Overview
Licences for geothermal activity are administered under the
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act 2000 and
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Regulations 2000.
A summary of
geothermal tenement legislation can be found on the PIRSA website.
Environmental regulation
The Act authorises geothermal activities, provided there is appropriate protection of the environment, social values and existing land uses.
Issues relating to land-owners and native title, protected areas, proclaimed parks and regional reserves are set out on the PIRSA website.
Apply for a licence
PIRSA's website sets out the
process to apply for a geothermal exploration licence.
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More information
Other websites
Environmental approval process - Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA)
Geothermal licence holders - PIRSA
Geothermal projects - PIRSA