XGS Energy, a developer of next-generation geothermal power systems, is teaming up with energy technology company Baker Hughes to advance XGS’s planned 150-megawatt geothermal project in New Mexico.
The project will support the delivery of clean, round-the-clock power to the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s (PNM) grid in support of Meta’s data centre operations in the state. It will use XGS Energy’s proprietary closed-loop technology to generate geothermal electricity without using operating water – critical in an arid state like New Mexico, particularly given its role as a growing hub for water-hungry data centre development. The solid-state water-independent geothermal system uses thermally conductive materials to deliver affordable energy in any geology, whatever the rock permeability and porosity.
The project was originally announced last June, when Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico commented that it shows that geothermal is a “promising new energy frontier” in New Mexico, showing how the state can meet the demands of new industry with clean power.
The collaboration with Baker Hughes brings together Baker Hughes’ ground-to-grid geothermal portfolio with XGS's geothermal system. Baker Hughes' portfolio integrates subsurface engineering and well construction with integrated power solutions and infrastructure project execution. The companies will initially work to derisk operations and establish a strong technical foundation for the utility-scale deployment of XGS’s geothermal technology. This follows XGS’s successful commercial-scale pilot in California in 2025, which achieved 3,000 hours of continuous operation.
“With this single project for Meta in New Mexico, XGS will increase the state’s operating geothermal capacity by tenfold,” said Ghazal Izadi, XGS’s chief operating officer. “By aligning our technology with Baker Hughes’ expertise across subsurface, surface, and power solutions, we’re demonstrating that XGS has the execution muscle and industrial collaborations required to deliver at scale for our customers.”
“The difference between a great idea and a great asset is the quality of execution in the field,” added Martin Craighead, board director at XGS Energy. “It’s exactly the kind of collaboration you need to turn next-generation geothermal from a promise into gigawatts of clean, reliable power.”
“Geothermal energy plays a vital role in delivering reliable, cleaner power at scale,” said Baker Hughes chief growth and experience officer and interim executive vice president of Industrial & Energy Technology Maria Claudia Borras. “By collaborating with XGS at this early stage, we are applying our ground to grid capabilities to reduce technical risk, accelerate reservoir validation and engineer an integrated solution to deliver first power efficiently and reliably.”