Fervo and Turboden Sign 1.7-GW Geothermal Turbine Deal

The agreement will support U.S. geothermal energy projects and help scale the technology.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:05pm

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Turboden America LLC, a subsidiary of Italy-based Turboden S.p.A., has signed a turbine supply agreement with Texas-based Fervo Energy to provide Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) turbines for up to 35 of Fervo's 50-MW GeoBlock geothermal power plants. The new 1,750-MW commitment builds on a previous deal between the companies and is expected to enable faster project execution and a more resilient supply chain as Fervo scales its geothermal developments.

Why it matters

Geothermal energy is seen as a critical clean, firm power source for stabilizing the U.S. electricity grid, and this agreement between Turboden and Fervo will help accelerate the deployment of new geothermal capacity to meet rising power demand. The partnership also highlights how geothermal can be leveraged for energy-intensive applications like data centers.

The details

Under the new framework agreement, Turboden America will provide its ORC turbines for up to 35 of Fervo's 50-MW GeoBlock geothermal power plants. The deal establishes delivery timelines to enable faster project execution and support a more resilient supply chain as Fervo scales its geothermal developments. Turboden and Fervo are currently in the advanced commissioning stage of Fervo's Phase I project at the Cape Station site in Utah, which is expected to come online later this year.

  • The new 1,750-MW turbine supply agreement was announced on April 7, 2026.
  • Turboden and Fervo's previous agreement covered the supply of ORC turbines for three 50-MW GeoBlocks at Fervo's Cape Station project in Utah.

The players

Turboden America LLC

A subsidiary of Turboden S.p.A., which is part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group. Turboden America will provide its Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) turbines for Fervo Energy's geothermal power plants.

Fervo Energy

A Texas-based company that develops enhanced geothermal systems. Fervo has identified Turboden as a primary ORC technology supplier for its projects.

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What they’re saying

“Over the past two years, we have built a constructive strategic relationship with Fervo, and this framework agreement reflects a mutual commitment to continued and expanded collaboration. Geothermal energy will be essential in stabilizing a strained power grid with clean, firm energy, and Fervo has shown strong leadership in advancing the sector. With this announcement, we are prepared to scale delivery in the U.S. market and add megawatts of new generation wherever and however they are required.”

— Paolo Bertuzzi, President of Turboden America LLC and CEO of Turboden S.p.A.

“Expanding our work with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a key step in scaling geothermal to meet rising U.S. power demand. By combining Turboden's proven ORC technology with the global capabilities of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, we are strengthening the supply chain needed to build geothermal at scale. This collaboration will play a central role as we continue to develop at Cape Station and beyond and bring reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy to the grid.”

— Tim Latimer, CEO and Co-founder of Fervo Energy

What’s next

The companies are currently in the advanced commissioning stage of the Phase I project at Fervo's Cape Station site in Utah, which is expected to come online later this year.

The takeaway

This agreement between Turboden and Fervo represents a significant step forward in scaling geothermal energy to help meet growing U.S. power demand with a reliable, carbon-free baseload resource. The partnership highlights how geothermal can be leveraged for energy-intensive applications like data centers, further expanding the technology's potential impact.