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Geothermal Resources Development Act

Geography
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Year
2015
Document Type
Legislative

Summary

The Geothermal Resources Development Act was published in 2015 to foster the use of geothermal resources in the national energy matrix. The Act establishes the National Energy Committee to formally rule over the developments in the sector. It designates the relevant Minister to declare a given portion of land to be exploited for its geothermal potential. Valid permitting and licensing must be obtained prior to any activity by a private entity. The act also stipulates compliance and safety measures.

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About this law

Year
2015
Most recent update
31/08/2015
Geography
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Response areas
Mitigation
Sectors
Energy

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Grantham Research Institute

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