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Fervo Energy Drills 15,765-Foot Geothermal Well in Utah

6/11/2025

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Fervo Energy has made waves in renewable energy by drilling a remarkable 15,765-foot geothermal well at its Cape Station project in Utah, reaching a scorching bottomhole temperature of 520°F. This breakthrough in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) paves the way for a 500 MW capacity, with Phase 1 set to launch by 2026.

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Story summary

Fervo Energy has made waves in renewable energy by drilling a remarkable 15,765-foot geothermal well at its Cape Station project in Utah, reaching a scorching bottomhole temperature of 520°F. This breakthrough in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) paves the way for a 500 MW capacity, with Phase 1 set to launch by 2026.