Specifications for the application of the United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources 2009 (UNFC-2009) to Geothermal Energy Resources

This document provides the specifications for the application of the United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources 2009 (UNFC-2009) incorporating Specifications for its application to geothermal resources. The intended use of this document is in conjunction with UNFC-2009 and the Specifications for the Application of UNFC-2009 to Renewable Energy Resources (Renewables Specifications). The Renewables Specifications represent ‘rules of application’ of UNFC-2009 to Renewable Energy Resources, while this document represents ‘rules of application’ of UNFC-2009 to Geothermal Energy Resources, via the Renewables Specifications. Growing awareness and interest in renewable energy resources, including geothermal energy resources, has highlighted a need to normalize the way in which renewable energy potential is reported. With no globally agreed geothermal standards, guidelines or codes existing prior to the development of this document, it is hoped that the inclusion of geothermal energy within UNFC-2009 will facilitate the improvement of global communication in the geothermal sector as part of the larger energy sector