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The review aims to analyze the underutilization of geothermal energy in Southeast Asia and its implications for net-zero contributions.

April 13, 2026Geoscience FrontiersOpen Access

Underused geothermal potential in Southeast Asia’s net-zero transition

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This cross-disciplinary review explores geothermal potential and supports net-zero goals in Southeast Asia, highlighting financial barriers.

The review aims to analyze the underutilization of geothermal energy in Southeast Asia and its implications for net-zero contributions.
Conducted a cross-disciplinary review integrating geoscience, engineering, and political economy.
Examined barriers related to subsurface risks, regulatory frameworks, and finance.
Outlined policy and financing instruments to support geothermal energy deployment.
Identified significant regulatory and financial barriers hindering geothermal project deployment.
Demonstrated that project viability depends more on governance and economic factors than on resource availability.
Recommended policy designs that could lower financial frictions and enhance geothermal deployment.

Ramadhan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This cross-disciplinary review explores geothermal potential and supports net-zero goals in Southeast Asia, highlighting financial barriers.