ABB to deliver motor solutions for Fervo’s Cape Station geothermal project
Brandon Spencer, President, ABB Motion (L) and Tim Latimer, CEO and Co-Founder, Fervo Energy (source: ABB)
Carlo Cariaga
28 Jan 2026
ABB has signed an agreement with Fervo Energy to provide motor and generator solutions to the Cape Station geothermal power project in Utah.
ABB has signed an agreement with Fervo Energy to supply advanced motor control solutions for the Cape Station geothermal project in Southwest Utah, USA.
Under the agreement, ABB will deliver a comprehensive package of medium voltage motor control equipment, including more than 80 drives that will efficiently manage a significant amount of horsepower of critical equipment. The scope of supply includes medium voltage motors, generators, low voltage motor control centers, and medium voltage switchgear to support multiple aspects of the project, and prefabricated eHouses designed to house the well pad drive systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
Through this supply agreement, ABB will be providing expertise in electrification and motor control solutions to maximize production from one of the world’s most innovative geothermal projects.
“ABB is recognized globally for delivering reliable, high-performance electrification and motor control solutions for critical energy projects,” said Tim Latimer, CEO and Co-Founder, Fervo Energy. “Their proven track record, and ability to advise, develop, and execute at scale made ABB the clear choice again for Cape Station project.”
The agreement also widens the involvement of ABB in next-generation geothermal projects, following the signing of a similar agreement with Sage Geosystems in early 2025, as ThinkGeoEnergy reported. Through their motors and generators business, ABB has been supporting geothermal projects across several countries for many years.
“Our strategic partnerships with innovative clean energy producers like Fervo Energy reinforce our commitment to expand the potential of reliable, renewable energy sources with our proven electrification technologies available today,” said Brandon Spencer, President, ABB Motion. “We are excited by Fervo Energy’s work and in particular the potential of Cape Station to contribute to a sustainable energy future.”
The Cape Station project is targeting the first delivery of power to the grid in 2026 from an initial 100 MW facility. When complete, the facility will provide a total of 500 MW of power generation capacity, enough to power approximately 355,000 homes in the US.
Source: ABB
