BLM approves Not Much Geothermal Exploration Project
ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management completed a Categorical Exclusion for the Not Much geothermal exploration project in Elko County, Nevada. The project is located approximately 33 miles north of the town of Battle Mountain and 7.5 miles southwest of the community of Midas.
Norte Geothermal LLC’s plan of operations includes drilling 15 geothermal confirmation wells from 5 well pads, and to construct associated roads and ancillary facilities to collect information on geothermal energy development potential.
For more information, please visit the BLM National NEPA Register or contact Brady Owens at [email protected] or 775-753-0220.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.