❓ A parliamentary question regarding a geothermal energy market study commissioned by Greenrock Energy in the Collie Basin and whether the Department of Mines and Petroleum received a copy. The department confirms it did not, as the report was not a requirement of the exploration permit.
AnsweredQoN 3175Legislative Council
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I refer to the geothermal energy exploration
undertaken by BHP, Worsley and Greenrock Energy in the Collie Basin area under
the relevant permits between 2009 and 2011.
It was stated by Greenrock Energy that an independent study was
commissioned on the potential markets for geothermal energy in the Collie region. The study was undertaken by the engineering firm Sinclair Knight Metz
and intended to be completed by the end of April 2011, and I ask: (a) did the Department for Mines and Petroleum obtain a copy of this study; (b) if yes to (a), will the Minister table the report; and (c) if no to (a), why not?
undertaken by BHP, Worsley and Greenrock Energy in the Collie Basin area under
the relevant permits between 2009 and 2011.
It was stated by Greenrock Energy that an independent study was
commissioned on the potential markets for geothermal energy in the Collie region. The study was undertaken by the engineering firm Sinclair Knight Metz
and intended to be completed by the end of April 2011, and I ask: (a) did the Department for Mines and Petroleum obtain a copy of this study; (b) if yes to (a), will the Minister table the report; and (c) if no to (a), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 August 2015
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
92 days
The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) advises:
(a)
No
(b)
Not Applicable
(c)
The report mentioned, was not part of the exploration work commitment for Geothermal Exploration Permit 12 (GEP 12) and therefore there was no requirement for the permit holder to submit it to DMP.
(a)
No
(b)
Not Applicable
(c)
The report mentioned, was not part of the exploration work commitment for Geothermal Exploration Permit 12 (GEP 12) and therefore there was no requirement for the permit holder to submit it to DMP.
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