Geothermal Royalties Simplified: No More Rate Confusion Ahead
Published Date: 7/17/2025
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Summary
The government is scrapping some old rules about how much money geothermal energy companies pay when they use public land. This change affects companies with geothermal leases and means simpler, clearer royalty terms moving forward. It kicks in right away, helping businesses save time and avoid confusion about payments.
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BLM Rescinds Geothermal Royalty Rules
The Bureau of Land Management is removing part of its regulations about royalty rate terms for geothermal leases on public land. If you hold a geothermal lease or run a geothermal energy company, the rule says royalty terms will be simpler and clearer. The change takes effect right away and is meant to save businesses time and reduce confusion about payments.
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