Fervo Energy is thrilled to share the news of our groundbreaking collaboration with Baker Hughes. Together, they will lead the Cape Station geothermal project in Milford, Utah. Through this partnership, the groups aim to increase renewable energy development in the tri-state area. Phase I of the project will bring 100 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy online, with operations expected to start in 2026.
The Cape Station project includes two phases, with Phase II expected to add another 400 MW by 2028. With two plants currently under construction, the facilities will produce live electricity for 300 MW – roughly enough to power 180,000 homes annually. The ambitious project has received the necessary permits to up its capacity to 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy. With this expansion, it deepens its commitment to the nation’s sustainable energy development.
Baker Hughes’ Role in the Project
Baker Hughes, a GE company, will provide specialized design and supply equipment for the five organic Rankine cycle (ORC) power plants. This capstone project centers on the Cape Station. Each ORC unit features a remarkable 60 MW of capacity. This unique capability ensures that the feasibility study will deliver on the project’s bold energy generation goals. The order is being booked today under Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy Technology segment.
Baker Hughes will draw upon its leadership position in geothermal technology for this partnership. This technology is a critical bridge to the future of sustainable energy innovations. Lorenzo Simonelli, chair and CEO of Baker Hughes, noted how geothermal power fits into the growing renewable energy future.
“Geothermal power is one of several renewable energy sources expanding globally and proving to be a vital contributor to advancing sustainable energy development.” – Lorenzo Simonelli
Funding and Future Expectations
In June 2025, Fervo Energy raised another $206 million in growth equity to continue developing the Cape Station project. This funding is crucial for maintaining Phase I’s momentum towards opening. It makes sure we’re hitting every milestone right on time. It’s a result of Fervo Energy’s hard work on the project over the past two years, making important strides during its development.
Tim Latimer, CEO and co-founder of Fervo Energy, feels strongly about their partnership with Baker Hughes. He claims this, along with their collective experience, will greatly increase the chances of the project’s success.
“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.” – Tim Latimer
The Impact of Cape Station
The Cape Station project is an important step toward tapping these abundant renewable energy resources across the United States. Geothermal energy is on the verge of becoming a mainstream, baseload power. Projects like Cape Station are intentionally scalable and repeatable by design.
Latimer said the project was key to showing that geothermal energy could provide more than just temperature control.
“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 US.” – Tim Latimer
