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Summary: Geothermal Energy Producer Failed to Obtain BLM Authorization and Pay Royalties

Report Information

Date Issued

April 6, 2026

Report Number

24-0025

Report Type

Investigation

Component

Bureau of Land Management

Office of Natural Resources Revenue

Description

We found that a company diverted geothermal resources from a Federal lease without authorization, generated power, and failed to pay royalties.

Joint Report

Local File

Summary_Geothermal-Energy-Producer-Failed-to-Obtain-BLM-Authorization-and-Pay-Royalties.pdf