What's Happening?
Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract by Fervo Energy Company to design and deliver equipment for five Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) power plants at Fervo's Cape Station project in Utah. These plants will generate approximately 300 megawatts of clean power, enough to supply 180,000 homes. The equipment will operate with Fervo's Enhanced Geothermal Systems, creating a fully integrated power plant that supports scalable, sustainable baseload power generation. Baker Hughes' scope includes engineering, manufacturing, and supply of turboexpanders and generators, marking a significant expansion into the geothermal sector.
Why It's Important?
This contract represents a strategic move for Baker Hughes into the geothermal energy sector, highlighting the growing importance of renewable energy sources in the U.S. Geothermal power is a vital contributor to sustainable energy development, offering reliable, carbon-free power. By partnering with Fervo Energy, Baker Hughes is supporting the scaling of lower-carbon power solutions, which are essential to meet increasing global energy demands. This development underscores the potential for geothermal energy to become a major source of power in the U.S., contributing to energy transition goals.
What's Next?
The Cape Station project is set to deliver 100 megawatts of power by 2026, with an additional 400 megawatts coming online by 2028. The full development has received approval for up to 2 GW of renewable energy. As the project progresses, Baker Hughes will continue to leverage its technology solutions to support the expansion of geothermal power. This collaboration may pave the way for further advancements in geothermal energy, potentially influencing energy policies and investment in renewable technologies.
