The global pioneer of next-generation geothermal energy, Fervo Energy, has announced a 396MW power purchase agreement with Google for the continued development of the Cape Station EGS GeoCluster, which is expected to come online in 2028.
Under the agreement, Google will purchase carbon-free energy to serve as a foundational building block for a potential data centre in Utah. As part of the PPA, Fervo will offer Google an option to expand its offtake by approximately 600MW, for a total of nearly 1GW, by June 2030.
This deal unlocks new, around the clock electricity capacity at no cost to existing ratepayers. Both Fervo and Google remain committed to a responsible growth approach grounded in transparency and open dialogue with communities, and sustained local investment.
Final data centre plans remain subject to a variety of factors including engineering feasibility, state and local approvals, and commercial conditions.
Tim Latimer, CEO and Co-Founder of Fervo Energy, said, “This agreement reinforces that EGS is ready to power the next generation of computing infrastructure. As demand for reliable electricity grows, customers like Google need energy resources that can be deployed at scale, operate around the clock, and deliver where power is needed. This new PPA is part of our repeatable commercial model that enables us to meet customer needs and directly deliver clean, firm power to large electricity users. We’re proud to do this work in close partnership with the communities of Southwest Utah and with a partner that upholds our community-first values.”
Lucia Tian, Director of Advanced Energy Technologies at Google, commented, “The next chapter of advanced power generation technology is being written in Utah. This project will drive meaningful economic benefit to the local community and help catalyse long-term every cost reduction by making enhanced geothermal more affordable and accessible.”
The PPA is part of an ongoing expansion of Cape Station beyond its initial 100MW phase, as Fervo scales its operations and continues driving down development costs through GeoBlock execution.