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Committee hears cleanup bill for shallow closed-loop geothermal systems; leaves measure pending
Summary
Senate Bill 8 79, aimed at clarifying Railroad Commission requirements for shallow closed-loop geothermal permit-by-rule wells (HVAC-type systems), drew resource and industry testimony and was left pending so the author and agency can supply a specific definition of "shallow."
Senate Bill 8 79, introduced to clarify implementation of last session's transfer of closed-loop geothermal jurisdiction to the Railroad Commission, received resource and industry testimony and was left pending for the author to obtain a formal definition.
The bill's author said the change would exempt shallow closed-loop permit-by-rule geothermal injection wells—commonly used for residential or small commercial HVAC systems—from the drilling and…
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