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Why does the BLM administer geothermal resources under its Fluid Minerals program?

April 26, 2017BLM fluid Geothermal minerals program Resources

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Why does the BLM administer geothermal resources under its Fluid Minerals program?

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Geothermal energy is a renewable, alternative energy source, but because the technologies used to access geothermal resources are similar to those used to access oil and gas, the BLM has historically administered geothermal leasing and development under through its Fluid Minerals division.