Notice and Results of March 18, 2004 Geothermal Rights Disposition

Notice and Results of November 14, 2002 
Geothermal Rights Disposition

Notice and Results of February 28, 2002 Geothermal Rights Disposition

The Geothermal Resources Act defines a geothermal resource as the earth's natural heat and all substances that get added value from it, including steam; water; water vapour; and all substances dissolved in the steam, water, or water vapour obtained from well, but does not include water at less than 80 degrees centigrade at the surface or hydrocarbons.

The Titles Division issues and administers geothermal rights and regulates exploration and drilling activities.

For more information how rights are issued, location of geothermal resources and regulation of activities, refer to the Geothermal Rights in British Columbia pamphlet.

Legislation:

Current & Consolidated Legislation (fee required to access)

Unconsolidated Legislation:

Geothermal Resources Act

Geothermal Drilling and Production Regulation
Subsequent Revision:
    MIN Order 221

Geothermal Geophysical Exploration Regulation

Geothermal Resources Administrative Regulation
Subsequent Revisions:
    OIC 28
    OIC 0979
    OIC 554