Geothermal Energy Act 2009

(1) A permit holder may apply to the Minister for the renewal of the permit no earlier than 6 months, and no later than 3 months, before the end of its term.

(2) However, the application may only relate to the following number of blocks in the permit area:

(a) if the permit area comprises an even number of blocks – no more than half that number;

(b) if the permit area comprises an uneven number of blocks – no more than half that number plus 1.

(b) a number of discrete areas of land comprising 4 or more adjoining blocks.

Note

See section 40 for information about the continuation of the current permit during the application process.