Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Despite the availability of some potentially resources rich geothermal locations, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has not undertaken any serious geothermal projects. With the growing demand on power, the kingdom has initiated a renewable energy program aimed towards reducing dependency on fossil fuel to build the country’s future. Providing a holistic roadmap that identifies critical elements for the effective utilization of geothermal potential in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an essential step towards a healthy and sustained energy development program