{
  "id": 5126528,
  "title": "Enhanced geothermal notches another win as Google buys 400 MW from Fervo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/enhanced-geothermal-notches-another-win-as-google-buys-400-mw-from",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T16:54:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/02/enhanced-geothermal-notches-another-win-as-google-buys-400-mw-from-fervo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fervo, a geothermal energy company, secured a significant win as tech giant Google committed to purchasing nearly half a gigawatt of electricity from Fervo’s Cape Station power plant in Utah. The power purchase agreement, announced on Tuesday, stipulates that Google will buy 396 megawatts from the plant, which is slated to commence operations in 2028. Google holds the option to purchase an additional 600 megawatts through June 2030. The agreement underscores the growing interest of major technology firms in exploring new sources of electricity as they strive to meet their ambitious net-zero emissions targets. Google, already a prominent buyer of clean energy, added this deal to its portfolio of renewable power sources. However, in April, Google signed a separate agreement with data center developer Crusoe for 933 megawatts of natural gas power in Texas, a move that may complicate its net-zero objective. Fervo, permitted to develop up to 2 gigawatts of geothermal energy at Cape Station, holds the potential to generate twice as much electricity as currently exists in the U.S., representing a potential doubling of geothermal capacity according to a recent Department of Energy report. The deal could be expanded if Fervo's operations progress as anticipated. Enhanced geothermal technologies, such as those developed by Fervo, are capable of harnessing heat from deeper sources, potentially enabling the U.S. to generate up to 57 terawatts of electricity. The news of Google's commitment to Fervo's geothermal power was met with a positive response, as the company's stock experienced a 30% increase following its announcement.",
  "summary": "Fervo's deal with Google could expand to 1 gigawatt of geothermal power, enough to supply a very large AI data center in Utah.",
  "key_points": [
    "Google commits to purchasing 396 MW from Fervo's Cape Station in Utah.",
    "Agreement allows Google to buy additional 600 MW through 2030.",
    "Enhanced geothermal could double U.S. geothermal capacity to 57 terawatts."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}