### Question
What is the definition of geofluid?


### Answer
The definition of **geofluid** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 17191*:

> any fluid used to extract thermal energy from the Earth which is transported to the surface for direct use or electric power generation, except that such term shall not include oil or natural gas

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17191*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part B-Geothermal Energy**

