Superhot Rock Geothermal in Jordan

The document highlights that just 1% of Jordan's estimated superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 128 GW of energy capacity, far exceeding the country's 2021 electricity consumption of 21,354 GWh. This resource could theoretically replace all fossil fuels used for electricity production, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 8 megatonnes, which represents 59% of Jordan's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) goal. Additionally, the technology is noted for its low land footprint, requiring roughly 12 km² per 1 GW, and its ability to provide 24/7 power, reducing reliance on energy imports from the United States and Egypt.

• Preliminary modeling indicates that Jordan possesses significant superhot rock resources; specifically, 1% of this resource could provide 128 GW of energy capacity and generate over 1,062,074 GWh of electricity.
• Superhot rock geothermal could improve Jordan's energy independence by replacing natural gas imports, which currently come primarily from Egypt and the United States.
• The technology is highly land-efficient, with an estimated requirement of 12 km² per 1 GW of production, significantly lower than natural gas (160 km²), solar (180 km²), offshore wind (520 km²), or biomass (14,000 km²).

APA

Clean Air Task Force (n.d.). Superhot Rock Geothermal in Jordan. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/22144846/Jordan-SHR-Regional-Assessment.pdf

Chicago

Clean Air Task Force. Superhot Rock Geothermal in Jordan. n.d. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/22144846/Jordan-SHR-Regional-Assessment.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cleanairtaskforcendsuperhot, author = {{Clean Air Task Force}}, title = {{Superhot Rock Geothermal in Jordan}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/22144846/Jordan-SHR-Regional-Assessment.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }