Baker Hughes to Supply Equipment for Fervo’s Utah Geothermal Plants

Baker Hughes has secured a major contract from Fervo Energy Company to design and deliver power generation equipment for five new geothermal plants at the Cape Station Phase II project near Milford, Utah. The deal highlights the growing role of geothermal energy in the U.S. clean power transition and strengthens Baker Hughes’ position as a global leader in energy technology.

Once operational, the five Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) plants will provide approximately 300 megawatts of baseload renewable energy, enough to power around 180,000 homes. The facilities will integrate with Fervo’s Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), which use advanced drilling and subsurface techniques to unlock geothermal resources at greater scale.

“Baker Hughes’ expertise and technology are ideal complements to the ongoing progress at Cape Station, which has been under construction and successfully meeting project milestones for almost two years,” said Tim Latimer, CEO and co-founder of Fervo Energy. “Fervo designed Cape Station to be a flagship development that's scalable, repeatable, and a proof point that geothermal is ready to become a major source of reliable, carbon-free power in the U.S.”

Equipment and Scope of Work

Under the agreement, Baker Hughes will supply engineering, manufacturing, and delivery of equipment for five 60-MWe ORC units, including turboexpanders and the BRUSH™ Power Generation generator. The order will be booked under the company’s Industrial & Energy Technology segment.

The award builds on Baker Hughes’ prior collaboration with Fervo Energy, which has included the supply of subsurface drilling and production technologies from its Oilfield Services & Equipment division.

“Geothermal power is one of several renewable energy sources expanding globally and proving to be a vital contributor to advancing sustainable energy development,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes. “By working with a leader like Fervo Energy and leveraging our comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions, we are supporting the scaling of lower-carbon power solutions that are integral to meet growing global energy demand.”

Expanding Cape Station’s Role in U.S. Clean Energy

The Cape Station development is one of the largest geothermal projects in the country. Phase I is on track to deliver 100 MW of clean, firm power to the grid starting in 2026, while Phase II will add 400 MW by 2028. In total, the site has received permits for up to 2 gigawatts of renewable capacity, underscoring its potential to transform geothermal into a mainstream source of U.S. baseload power.

Industry analysts see the collaboration as a sign of geothermal’s maturing role in the energy mix. Unlike wind and solar, which are variable, geothermal provides reliable, 24/7 electricity, making it an attractive complement to intermittent renewables.

For Baker Hughes, the deal reinforces its strategy of diversifying into clean energy technologies while leveraging its expertise in drilling, turbines, and power generation equipment. For Fervo Energy, it marks another milestone in proving that geothermal can scale rapidly and cost-effectively.

Originally reported by Baker Hughes Investor Center.