Natural resources; conversion of oil and gas wells into alternative energy facilities authorized; lease of state lands for energy sources by Commissioner of Conservation expanded

This act: (1) authorizes the State Oil and Gas Board to authorize the operation of, including converting existing oil and gas wells into, alternative energy facilities that extend 5,000 feet or more below the land surface, subject to conditions; (2) requires facility operators to petition the board for authorization, pay fees and maintain financial security instruments for the facility's uses, and limit adverse surface impacts; (3) requires operators to make a good faith effort to obtain the con