Evaluating Geothermal Energy's Role in Oman's Transition to Renewables and Sustainable Development

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Methodology Overview 1.4 Outline of the Study 2. Geothermal Energy Fundamentals 2.1 Definition and Types 2.2 Technology and Infrastructure 2.3 Global Usage and Potential 3. Geothermal Energy in Oman 3.1 Current Energy Landscape 3.2 Geothermal Resource Assessment 3.3 Previous Studies and Findings 4. Transition to Renewable Energy 4.1 Oman's Energy Policies 4.2 Role of Geothermal Energy 4.3 Comparison with Other Renewables 5. Sustainable Development Goals 5.1 Definition and Importance 5.2 Energy's Role in Sustainability 5.3 Alignment with Oman's Goals 6. Case Studies and Comparative Analysis 6.1 International Geothermal Projects 6.2 Lessons for Oman 6.3 Economic and Environmental Impacts 7. Challenges and Solutions 7.1 Technical Barriers 7.2 Policy and Regulatory Issues 7.3 Proposed Mitigation Strategies 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Policy 8.3 Future Research Directions