- Fervo Energy announced it has secured $255 million in new funding and capital to develop the world's largest enhanced geothermal systems power development. - The funding includes a $135 million corporate equity round led by Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund II. - Fervo received support from notable investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, CalSTRS, and Devon Energy. - CEO Tim Latimer emphasized the growing demand for 24/7 carbon-free energy and Fervo's ability to scale projects rapidly. - In addition to equity, Fervo obtained a $120 million letter of credit and term loan facility from Mercuria to support EGS project deployments in the U.S. - Mercuria's Group Chief Investment Officer highlighted the undeniable need for next-generation geothermal energy in the U.S. power markets. - Fervo's Cape Station project is fully permitted for up to 2 GW and is expected to start generating electricity in 2026. - Fervo aims to leverage innovation in geoscience to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and make geothermal power cost-competitive and scalable globally.

Fervo Energy Secures Additional $255 Million Funding to Meet Unprecedented Energy Demand:

December 19, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fervo Energy (“Fervo”), the leader in next-generation geothermal development, today announced that it has secured $255 million in new funding and capital availability as it continues to build the world’s largest enhanced geothermal systems (“EGS”) power development. The announced funding comprises both opportunistic corporate equity and new debt financing.

Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund II led the $135 million corporate equity round. Fervo is excited to welcome new investment and continued support from a suite of high-caliber investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, CalSTRS, Congruent Ventures, CPP Investments, DCVC, Devon Energy, Galvanize Climate Solutions, Liberty Mutual Investments, Mercuria, and Sabanci Climate Ventures.

“The demand for 24/7 carbon-free energy is at an all-time high, and Fervo is one of the only companies building large projects that will come online before the end of the decade,” said Fervo CEO and Co-Founder Tim Latimer. “Investors recognize that Fervo’s ability to get to scale quickly is vital in an evolving market that is seeing unprecedented energy demand from AI and other sources.”

In addition to corporate equity, Fervo secured a $120 million letter of credit and term loan facility from Mercuria, one of the world’s largest independent energy and commodity groups. The facility will provide additional liquidity for Fervo to accelerate the deployment of EGS projects across the U.S. as it seeks to meet skyrocketing demand for clean, firm power.

“In surveying power markets across the U.S. today, the need for next-generation geothermal is undeniable,” said Brian Falik, Group Chief Investment Officer of Mercuria. “We believe in Fervo not just because their EGS approach is cost-effective, commercially viable, and already being deployed at scale, but because they set ambitious targets and consistently deliver.”

Fervo’s first greenfield development, Cape Station, is now fully permitted up to 2 GW and will begin generating electricity in 2026. This project is just a first step. As Fervo continues to meet and surpass its stated development milestones, expect additional exciting updates in the near future.

About Fervo Energy

Fervo Energy provides 24/7 carbon-free energy through the development of next-generation geothermal power. Fervo’s mission is to leverage innovation in geoscience to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Geothermal has a major role to play in the future electric grid, and Fervo’s key advancements in drilling and subsurface analytics bring a full suite of modern technology to make geothermal cost-competitive and globally scalable. For more information, please visit www.fervoenergy.com.

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