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The document highlights that just 1% of Greece's superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 48 GW of energy capacity, generating over 402,489 GWh of electricity. This amount is seven times the country's 2021 electricity consumption and could theoretically replace all coal and gas used for electricity production, reducing emissions by approximately 19 megatonnes of CO2eq. The report emphasizes the technology's low land footprint—requiring roughly 12 km² per 1 GW—and its ability to enhance energy security by reducing dependence on imports of coal, natural gas, and electricity.

The document highlights the potential of superhot rock geothermal energy as a scalable, land-efficient, and reliable renewable energy source, specifically noting that 1% of Greenland's resources could provide 23 GW of energy capacity.

The document highlights the significant superhot rock geothermal resources in Guadeloupe, noting that just 1% of its endowment could provide 8 GW of energy capacity. It argues that this technology offers a low-land-footprint, carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels and other renewables, capable of producing electricity and low-carbon hydrogen while reducing grid transmission needs and improving local air quality.

The document highlights that just 1% of Iceland's superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 411 GW of energy capacity, far exceeding the country's 2021 electricity consumption of 19,612 GWh. It argues that this technology offers a low land-use footprint and can provide 24/7 firm power, potentially replacing all coal imports used for electricity. Iceland is positioned as a leader in this field through projects like the Iceland Deep Drilling Project (IDDP) in Reykjanes, the Krafla Magma Testbed, and a planned third IDDP well in Hengill.

The document highlights superhot rock geothermal as a scalable, zero-emission energy source that could significantly exceed Idaho's current electricity needs while requiring minimal land. It argues that this technology provides essential 'firm power' that enhances grid stability and reduces the need for extensive new transmission infrastructure.

The document highlights that just 1% of India's superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 303 GW of capacity, potentially meeting 43% of the country's projected 2050 electricity demand. It argues that this technology could replace all coal and gas imports for electricity, significantly reduce land use compared to other renewables, and improve urban air quality by replacing fossil fuel combustion.

The document highlights that just 1% of Indonesia's superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 1,982 GW of energy capacity, far exceeding the country's projected 2050 electricity demand of 936,986 GWh. It argues that this technology could replace all coal and gas in electricity production, reducing emissions by approximately 240 megatonnes of CO2eq, while requiring significantly less land than solar, wind, or biomass. The report suggests Indonesia can leverage its existing conventional geothermal expertise to transition to this emerging technology, which could also foster socio-economic development and improve air quality.

The document highlights that just 1% of Japan's superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 700 GW of energy capacity, potentially replacing all coal and gas used for electricity production and meeting projected 2050 electricity demand. It argues that this technology offers a low-land-footprint, firm power alternative to fossil fuel imports from Australia and Malaysia, though it is unlikely to reach commercial scale by 2030.

The document highlights that just 1% of Malaysia's estimated superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 516 GW of energy capacity, far exceeding the country's 2021 electricity consumption of 179,977 GWh. While not expected to reach commercial scale by 2030, the technology offers a path to replace fossil fuel imports—specifically 90% of coal and 20% of natural gas—and requires significantly less land (12 km² per 1 GW) than solar, wind, or biomass.

The document highlights that just 1% of Mongolia's estimated superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 3,159 GW of energy capacity, far exceeding the country's 2021 electricity consumption of 7,432 GWh. This resource could theoretically replace all coal and gas used for electricity production, reducing emissions by approximately 15 megatonnes of CO2eq, which represents 72% of Mongolia's NDC goal. Additionally, it could eliminate the 25% of electricity that Mongolia currently imports, while requiring significantly less land (12 km² per 1 GW) than solar, wind, or biomass.

The document highlights Nebraska's significant superhot rock geothermal resources, noting that just 1% of this resource could provide 25 GW of energy capacity, far exceeding the state's 2023 electricity consumption of 33,571 GWh. It argues that superhot rock geothermal is a scalable, carbon-free energy source with a very low land footprint—requiring approximately 12 sq mi per 1 GW—and provides reliable 24/7 power that reduces the need for excess transmission and backup generation.

The document highlights superhot rock geothermal as a scalable, zero-emission energy source that could significantly exceed Nevada's current electricity needs while requiring minimal land. It argues that this technology provides essential 'firm power' that reduces the need for excess transmission and backup generation compared to variable renewables.

The document highlights superhot rock geothermal as an emerging, carbon-free energy source capable of providing firm power globally. In New Caledonia, preliminary modeling suggests that just 1% of the available superhot rock resource could provide 7 GW of energy capacity, generating over 56,497 GWh of electricity. The technology is described as highly energy-dense, requiring approximately 12 km² of land per 1 GW, which is significantly lower than natural gas, solar, offshore wind, or biomass. Additionally, the document argues that such clean firm power reduces the need for excess transmission capacity and backup generation compared to variable renewable sources.

The document highlights superhot rock geothermal as a scalable, low-land-footprint energy source that could significantly exceed New Mexico's current electricity needs. It argues that the technology can leverage existing oil and gas expertise to facilitate a just energy transition while helping the state reach its 100% zero-carbon goal by 2045.

The document highlights that just 1% of Nicaragua's estimated superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 110 GW of energy capacity, far exceeding the country's 2021 electricity consumption of 4,211 GWh. This resource could theoretically replace all electricity imports (currently 24%) and all fossil fuels used in electricity production, supporting Nicaragua's goal of 60% renewable electricity by 2030. Additionally, superhot rock geothermal is noted for its low land footprint, requiring approximately 12 km² per 1 GW, and its ability to provide reliable 24/7 power.

The document highlights that just 1% of Oman's estimated superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 121 GW of capacity, far exceeding the country's 2021 electricity consumption of 41,275 GWh. It argues that this technology could replace fossil fuel power generation, reduce electricity sector emissions by approximately 16 megatonnes of CO2eq, and leverage existing oil and gas subsurface expertise for a just transition.

The document highlights superhot rock geothermal as a scalable, zero-emission energy source that could significantly exceed Oregon's current electricity needs. It emphasizes the technology's low land footprint and its ability to provide constant 'firm power' to the grid, supporting Oregon's goal of 100% clean energy by 2040.

The document highlights that just 1% of Peru's estimated superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 525 GW of energy capacity, generating over 4,369,396 GWh of electricity. This amount is 77 times the country's 2021 electricity consumption and could theoretically replace all coal and gas used for electricity production, reducing emissions by approximately 11 megatonnes of CO2eq. The technology is described as a high-density energy source requiring only 12 km² of land per 1 GW, significantly less than solar, wind, or biomass.

The document argues for the urgent development of domestic geological CO2 storage in France to avoid long transport routes and high costs. It recommends implementing Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD) to incentivize industrial adoption, accelerating the timeline for projects like Pycasso, and adopting a regulated infrastructure model similar to the UK's to ensure open access for diverse industrial emitters. While acknowledging CO2 utilization (CCU), it prioritizes permanent geological storage for maximum climate impact.

The document highlights that just 1% of Russia's superhot rock geothermal resource could provide 6,704 GW of energy capacity, far exceeding the country's projected 2050 electricity demand of 1,783,308 GWh. While unlikely to meet 2030 climate goals, this technology could theoretically replace all coal and gas in Russia's electricity production, reducing emissions by approximately 834 megatonnes of CO2eq. The report emphasizes the technology's low land footprint (12 km² per 1 GW) and its ability to leverage Russia's existing oil and gas subsurface expertise for a zero-carbon transition.