Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 39706

Geothermal Power

Tabled: 19 March 2025
Answered: 26 March 2025
Named Day

Question

Perran Moon

LabourCamborne and Redruth

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered implementing a licencing regime similar to the Petroleum Exploration and Development Licence to help clarify the (a) rights and (b) responsibilities of developers of

Answer

Kerry McCarthy
The Government is considering various indirect support measures for the development of geothermal energy including regulatory approaches. However, a specific licensing regime like the Petroleum Exploration and Development Licence has not been established ...

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