Geothermal drilling permits just got easier to change
What happened
The US Land Management Bureau has removed rules about how to amend geothermal operations plans or drilling permits. This means companies will have fewer steps to follow when they need to adjust their plans for geothermal energy projects.
Why it matters
For years, companies developing geothermal energy had to follow specific, detailed rules to change their drilling plans. These rules added time and cost to projects. Removing them makes it simpler and faster to adapt to new information or conditions during a project.
The signal
Watch for an increase in the speed at which geothermal projects can adjust their operations, or if this change leads to more geothermal projects being approved overall.