Committee hears cleanup bill for shallow closed-loop geothermal systems; leaves measure pending

Mar 19, 2025

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."

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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.

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