Potential geothermal commercial area
If you discover commercial quantities of geothermal resources, you can apply to have an area of your exploration permit declared as a potential geothermal commercial area (PGA). This will allow you to evaluate the potential production and market opportunities for the resource.
When an area is declared as a potential commercial area, it remains part of the exploration permit.
The land must be brought into production through an application for a production lease within 5 years of the declaration or before the exploration permit expires. If you do not make an application for a lease within the accepted time frame, the potential commercial area lapses and the land ceases to be part of the exploration permit.
Main features of PGAs
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite authority | Exploration permit for geothermal energy |
| Duration | Maximum of 5 years |
| Size | No restrictions |
| Renewable | No |
| Application fee | {{ pass_35567 }} |
How to apply
Complete an application form and lodge it through MyMinesOnline or a mines lodgement office.
Also consider...
- Read our guide to the application process for resource authorities for general information about lodging an application.
- Find out how to comply with your resource authority and the land access code.