National Policy on Geothermal Energy in India
Sector: Geothermal • Location: India
Source: ET Energy World
India has notified its first National Policy on Geothermal Energy, providing a framework for exploration, resource assessment, and project development across the country. The policy allows project developers to obtain exploration permits and long-term leases of up to 30 years for geothermal projects. It includes support measures such as concessional land allotment, priority transmission access, fi
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Geothermal, Oil and Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ET Energy World
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Description | India has notified its first National Policy on Geothermal Energy, providing a framework for exploration, resource assessment, and project development across the country. The policy allows project developers to obtain exploration permits and long-term leases of up to 30 years for geothermal projects. It includes support measures such as concessional land allotment, priority transmission access, financial mechanisms, and encourages joint ventures between geothermal developers and oil and gas companies. The policy covers both high-enthalpy resources for power generation and low-to-medium enthalpy resources for direct-use applications. |
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Sector | Geothermal, Oil and Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-18 |
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