Superhot Rock Geothermal in the Azores

The document highlights the potential of superhot rock geothermal energy in the Azores, noting that just 1% of its resource could provide 8 GW of capacity. It argues that this technology offers a land-efficient, 24/7 renewable energy source capable of replacing fossil fuels and supporting the production of clean hydrogen.

• Superhot rock geothermal is an emerging technology that pumps water into deep underground rocks to produce steam for carbon-free electricity, clean hydrogen, and high-energy-intensity products. Unlike traditional geothermal, it does not require natural underground water sources, potentially making it viable globally.
• Preliminary modelling by the Clean Air Task Force and the University of Twente indicates the Azores possesses significant superhot rock resources. Specifically, 1% of the region's resource could provide 8 GW of energy capacity, generating over 67,414 GWh of electricity, which is equivalent to 40 million barrels of oil.

APA

Clean Air Task Force (n.d.). Superhot Rock Geothermal in the Azores. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/22144545/Azores-SHR-Regional-Assessment.pdf

Chicago

Clean Air Task Force. Superhot Rock Geothermal in the Azores. n.d. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/22144545/Azores-SHR-Regional-Assessment.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Clean Air Task Force |title=Superhot Rock Geothermal in the Azores |url=https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/22144545/Azores-SHR-Regional-Assessment.pdf |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{cleanairtaskforcendsuperhot, author = {{Clean Air Task Force}}, title = {{Superhot Rock Geothermal in the Azores}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/22144545/Azores-SHR-Regional-Assessment.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }