Turboden America LLC., a subsidiary of Turboden S.p.A, part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has announced the award of Phase II of the landmark Cape Station geothermal project in Utah, USA.
This milestone further strengthens its partnership with Fervo Energy.
In this phase, Turboden will deliver equipment for three Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) units, each rated at 60 MWe, adding up to 180 MW of new, clean, dispatchable capacity. These installations represent the second generation of Fervo’s modular geothermal power plant design.
The announcement builds on Turboden’s earlier success, having already supplied ORC units for Cape Phase I, which is nearing commissioning.
Phase I is set to reach its commercial operation Date (COD) in 2026, marking a pivotal step in scaling Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS).
With the addition of three Gen 2 units, total Turboden capacity at the Cape Station site will reach 300 MWe, positioning it among the largest geothermal facilities worldwide.
Phase II will involve engineering and procurement of Turboden’s proprietary ORC turbines and control systems, with delivery and commissioning scheduled for 2028. The project underscores both companies’ shared ambition to supply round-the-clock, carbon-free energy to the U.S. grid.
“We are honoured to deepen our collaboration with Fervo Energy and contribute to the next chapter of Cape Station,” said Paolo Bertuzzi, CEO of Turboden. “This new order further validates the reliability and scalability of our ORC technology and reflects the strength of our partnership with Fervo Energy in next generation geothermal. With Turboden America LLC now fully operational, we are well-positioned to support large-scale projects and foster closer collaboration with our U.S. partners.”
“Phase II marks another leap forward in our mission to unlock geothermal’s full potential,” added Tim Latimer, CEO and co-founder of Fervo Energy. “Turboden’s proven expertise and innovative systems are key to delivering on our promise of reliable and affordable power.”
“This second award is a testament to the trust and technical synergy built between our teams,” said Joseph Bonafin, Director of Next-Generation Geothermal Projects at Turboden. “We are proud to support Fervo’s bold vision with high-efficiency, utility-scale ORC systems that push the boundaries of geothermal innovation.”
With 500 MW of geothermal power currently under development, Cape Station is poised to become one of the largest and most advanced geothermal generation hubs globally, highlighting both the scalability of EGS and the value of international collaboration in advancing clean energy.