Mine water heat access agreement
Guidance on applying for and obtaining the relevant permits and access agreements for a mine water heating, cooling or storage scheme or research project.
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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.
In developing a scheme, the requirements of the relevant environmental regulator also need to be in place, which may differ based on the location and specific scheme details.
| Activity | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application for a mine water heat access agreement (testing phase) | £3000 |
| Application for a mine water heat access agreement (operational phase) | £2750 |
| Annual charges for an operational phase mine water heat access agreement | £1500 a year for each operational borehole |
Mine water heat licensing team
Mining Remediation Authority
200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG
Updates to this page
Published 27 March 2024Last updated 13 December 2024 + show all updates
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Timeline for acquiring a mine water heat access agreement added.
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First published.