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Mine water heat access agreement
Guidance about applying for and obtaining the relevant permits and access agreements for a mine water heat scheme.
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Abandoned coal mines have the potential to provide a source of low carbon geothermal energy through utilising the thermal properties of mine water.
Anyone wanting to access coal mine workings for the purpose of a mine water heating, cooling or storage scheme or research project will require permission from the owner of the coal mine workings.
| Activity | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application for an exploratory (testing) phase mine water heat access agreement | £3000 |
| Application for a production (operational) phase mine water heat access agreement | £2750 |
| Annual charges for a production (operational) phase mine water heat access agreement | £1500 a year for each operational borehole |
Coal Authority mine water heat licensing team
Coal Authority
200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
Published 27 March 2024