Superhot Rock Geothermal in Niger

The document highlights that just 1% of Niger's estimated superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 1,469 GW of energy capacity, far exceeding the country's 2021 electricity consumption of 721 GWh. This resource could theoretically replace all electricity imports, primarily from Nigeria, and reduce electricity sector carbon emissions by approximately 0.7 megatonnes, contributing 13% toward Niger's 2030 NDC goal. Additionally, the technology is noted for its low land footprint, requiring roughly 12 km² per 1 GW, and its potential to help Niger reach its target of 100% electrification by 2035.

• Preliminary modeling indicates that Niger possesses significant superhot rock resources; specifically, 1% of this resource could provide 1,469 GW of energy capacity and generate over 12,222,296 GWh of electricity.
• The utilization of 1% of Niger's superhot rock potential could replace all of the country's electricity imports, which currently come mainly from Nigeria, and replace all coal and gas used for electricity production.
• Superhot rock geothermal is characterized by high energy density and low land requirements, estimated at 12 km² per 1 GW, which is significantly lower than natural gas (160 km²), solar (180 km²), offshore wind (520 km²), and biomass (14,000 km²).
• The technology could support Niger's socio-economic goals, including the target of 100% electrification by 2035 and an installed capacity of 750 MW by 2030, while creating jobs in engineering, geology, and maintenance.

APA

Clean Air Task Force (n.d.). Superhot Rock Geothermal in Niger. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/22145005/Niger-SHR-Regional-Assessment.pdf

Chicago

Clean Air Task Force. Superhot Rock Geothermal in Niger. n.d. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/22145005/Niger-SHR-Regional-Assessment.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cleanairtaskforcendsuperhot, author = {{Clean Air Task Force}}, title = {{Superhot Rock Geothermal in Niger}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/22145005/Niger-SHR-Regional-Assessment.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }