Google and Fervo Energy Announce Largest Enhanced Geothermal PPA to Date
In a major development for clean energy and AI infrastructure, Google has signed a 396-megawatt (MW) power purchase agreement with Fervo Energy. This deal is the largest of its kind using enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), marking a significant step in addressing the growing demand for reliable, sustainable power to support data centers driven by artificial intelligence advancements. The partnership between Google and Fervo began in 2021 through Project Red, which validated EGS technology. The new agreement will supply energy from Fervo’s Cape Station development in Utah starting around 2028. This deal expands the companies’ collaboration to a potential total of about 1 gigawatt (GW) by June 2030 and validates Fervo's ability to provide consistent, baseload power for high-demand AI operations. Fervo plans to deliver initial capacity in Phase I starting as early as late 2026 or mid-2027. The company is also leveraging its modular GeoBlock architecture to scale production efficiently during the second phase of development.
Topics: Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Geothermal Energy Power Purchase Agreements