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Meta Signs Agreement With XGS Energy to Develop 150MW Geothermal Plant in New Mexico

The project will leverage closed-loop geothermal technology to deliver carbon-free power for Meta’s AI data centers by 2030

Meta partners with XGS Energy to develop a 150 MW geothermal power plant.
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Overview

  • The 150-megawatt plant will be developed in two phases and is slated to feed the grid that supports Meta’s New Mexico data centers.
  • XGS Energy’s closed-loop system recirculates water inside sealed wells to extract heat from hot, dry rock formations with minimal water loss.
  • Last year, Meta struck a 150MW agreement with Sage Geosystems to explore similar geothermal development.
  • Geothermal provides continuous, carbon-free electricity, helping Meta pursue its goal of net-zero emissions by the end of the decade.
  • Google and other hyperscalers have also invested in geothermal to secure reliable clean energy for expanding AI infrastructures.