Natural resources; conversion of oil and gas wells into alternative energy facilities authorized; lease of state lands for energy sources by Commissioner of Conservation expanded
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This bill allows the State Oil and Gas Board to regulate alternative energy wells and facilities, including those utilizing geothermal resources. It expands the Commissioner of Conservation’s authority to lease state lands for energy sources like geothermal, solar, and hydropower. The bill also outlines procedures for converting existing oil and gas wells into alternative energy facilities, establishing requirements for operators, and provides a mechanism for amalgamating resources from non-consenting landowners. Finally, it updates state law to include the exploration and production of energy sources and related uses.
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