Geothermal Energy Resources Regulations 2026

The following annual fees are payable—

in the case of an exploration permit, 125 fee units;

in the case of a retention lease, 125 fee units;

in the case of an extraction licence, 410 fee units;

in the case of a special access authorisation, 125 fee units;

in the case of a special drilling authorisation, 125 fee units.

The annual fee payable in respect of the first year after the registration of an authority must be paid no later than 7 days after the authority is registered.

The annual fee payable in respect of the second or subsequent year after the registration of an authority must be paid before the first anniversary of the registration of the authority.