The provisions of this chapter regarding (i) permitting, well regulations, reservoir management, and allocation apply to geothermal resources at temperatures above the minimum temperature set forth by the Department pursuant to § 45.2-2004 and (ii) leasing requirements, royalties, or severance taxes apply to geothermal resource applications producing more than the volumetric rate set forth by the Department pursuant to § 45.2-2004.
1981, c. 506, § 45.1-179.3; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 45.2 - Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Chapter 20 - Geothermal Energy
§ 45.2-2003. Findings; clarification of nature of the resource
§ 45.2-2004. Powers and duties of the Department
§ 45.2-2005. Reinjection policy
§ 45.2-2006. Cancellation or suspension of permit