Geothermal Industry Development Framework and Technology Roadmap
Geothermal energy could provide emission free, baseload power for Australia. Therefore the Australian Government is supporting the development of the geothermal industry by a range of measures, including the Geothermal Drilling Program.
The Geothermal Industry Development Framework works to accelerate the development of geothermal energy in Australia.
The vision presented for geothermal energy is “to make a substantial contribution to Australia’s long term energy supply and reduce national greenhouse gas emissions by developing a sustainable, safe, and secure, socially and environmentally responsible geothermal energy industry”.
The Geothermal Technology Roadmap examines in detail the research and technology development needs of the geothermal industry in Australia.
The Framework is a comprehensive approach to industry development and incorporates the technology roadmap which was produced for the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).
The $50 million Geothermal Drilling Program will support the geothermal sector by assisting companies with the cost of drilling and to help attract private investment.
The Minister for Resources and Energy launched the Framework and the Roadmap on 1 December 2008.
Hard copies can be obtained from: geothermal@ret.gov.au