🌿 Environment Jul 1, 2026 · Carlo Cariaga

France relaxes regulations on shallow and low-enthalpy geothermal projects

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France relaxes regulations on shallow and low-enthalpy geothermal projects
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A new decree has been published in France that broadens the scope of shallow geothermal installation that do not require declaration or authorization under the mining code. The decree (2026-537) has been published in the Official Journal dated 25/6/2026.
Under the decree, the following have been added to the list of geothermal energy sources that are not subject to the mining code and therefore do not require declaration or authorization:

Geothermal installations with open geothermal exchangers

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