On the overall, functions under the Directorate comprise of policies, oversight, strategies, plans, projects, programmes, resource mobilization, development partner coordination, licensing and regulation relating to exploration and/or development of geothermal, nuclear and coal for energy.

Specifically, the Directorate undertakes:

• Formulation of Policy, legal and regulatory framework for exploration and production of geo-energy resources;
• Oversight plans, programs, and projects undertaken by public and private sector entities in geothermal, coal and nuclear energy;
• Development of proposals and reviewing project geoscientific work and financial expenditure for geo-energy resources exploration and development;
• Exercise oversight over geo-energy resources licensees and SAGAs under the Ministry for statutory compliance;
• Preparing energy plans and implementation reports in respect of geothermal, coal and nuclear for incorporation into the Integrated National Energy Plan;
• Management of upstream coal activities in ongoing projects as defined in the fourth schedule of Energy Act 2019;
• Promotion and licensing of acreage for Geo-energy minerals;
• Negotiating, processing and issuance of geothermal licences and Benefit Sharing Agreements for geo-energy resources exploration and development;
• Custodian of geo-energy licenses and Benefit Sharing Agreements;
• Management of information systems and databases for geothermal, coal and nuclear energy resources;
• Developing and collating geo-scientific knowledge papers through research and thesis work;
• Facilitation and coordination of Government-to-Government, donor partnerships activities and sourcing of funds for geo-energy resources development;
• Coordinating and facilitating community and other stakeholder engagement, education and sensitization for geo-energy resources development;
• Ensuring preparation of guidelines and standards for the geo-energy sector;
• Coordinating the establishment of the African Geothermal Centre of Excellence and overseeing its operations; and
• Coordinating the implementation of the National Geothermal Strategy;