Cape Station計劃啟動：地熱能源邁向規模化新時代

隨著全球對零碳能源需求的激增，美國地熱能源公司 Fervo Energy 正站在能源技術創新的最前沿。該公司憑藉其專有的 水平鑽探技術 ，將地熱能源的開採模式推向新高度，既降低環境影響，又提升能源效率，為地熱能源的發展開闢了全新的方向。

As global demand for zero-carbon energy surges, U.S. geothermal energy company Fervo Energy is at the forefront of energy technology innovation. The company relies on its proprietary horizontal drilling technology to push the geothermal energy mining model to a new level, reducing environmental impact and improving energy efficiency, opening up a new direction for the development of geothermal energy.

Fervo的創新技術通過水平鑽探進入地熱儲層，能夠從單一站點連接多口井，這不僅 顯著降低地表占用面積 ，還減少了鑽探過程中的風險。更重要的是，該技術讓Fervo能夠觸及傳統提取方法無法接觸的複雜地質結構，進一步擴大地熱能源的資源可及性。這些突破性進展不僅提升了Fervo的市場競爭力，也為地熱能源成為主流提供了關鍵支撐。

Fervo’s innovative technology drills horizontally into geothermal reservoirs and is able to connect multiple wells from a single site, which not only significantly reduces the surface footprint but also reduces risks during the drilling process. More importantly, this technology allows Fervo to reach complex geological structures that are inaccessible with traditional extraction methods, further expanding the resource accessibility of geothermal energy. These breakthrough developments not only enhance Fervo's market competitiveness, but also provide key support for geothermal energy to become mainstream.

Cape Station計劃：地熱技術創新的旗艦項目

Fervo的首個綠地項目 Cape Station 位於猶他州比弗縣，是一個設計發電容量高達 2吉瓦 的大型地熱能源設施。該項目於去年獲得美國內政部的批准，是美國地熱能源規模化發展的重要里程碑。根據Fervo於2024年12月19日發布的聲明，Cape Station 預計將於 2026年投入運營 ，屆時將成為一個穩定供應全天候零碳能源的旗艦設施。

Cape Station Project: A flagship project for geothermal technology innovation

Fervo's first greenfield project, Cape Station, located in Beaver County, Utah, is a large-scale geothermal energy facility with a designed power generation capacity of up to 2 gigawatts. The project was approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior last year and is an important milestone in the large-scale development of geothermal energy in the United States. According to a statement released by Fervo on December 19, 2024, Cape Station is expected to be operational in 2026 and will become a flagship facility that provides a stable supply of zero-carbon energy around the clock.

Fervo首席執行官兼聯合創始人 Tim Latimer 表示： 「當前市場對24/7全天候零碳能源的需求正達到歷史高峰，而Fervo是少數能在2030年前成功啟動並運營大規模項目的企業之一。」 Latimer補充道： 「Fervo快速規模化的能力是應對不斷增長的能源需求的關鍵，尤其是人工智慧運算和數據中心等行業對穩定能源的迫切需求。」

地熱能源的環境和經濟效益

地熱能源以其穩定性和環保優勢逐漸成為能源市場的關注焦點。根據美國能源部數據，地熱發電的二氧化碳排放量僅為天然氣發電的 六分之一 ，並且幾乎不會排放一氧化氮或二氧化硫等污染物。此外，地熱能源全年穩定運行的能力，讓它在可再生能源領域具有獨特優勢，可以有效平衡風能和太陽能等間歇性能源的波動，成為 「國家可再生能源戰略中的重要支柱」 。

Tim Latimer, CEO and co-founder of Fervo, said: "The current market demand for 24/7 zero-carbon energy is reaching an all-time high, and Fervo is one of the few companies that can successfully get large-scale projects up and running before 2030." Latimer added: "Fervo's ability to scale quickly is key to meeting the growing energy demand, especially the urgent need for stable energy in industries such as artificial intelligence computing and data centers."

Environmental and economic benefits of geothermal energy

Geothermal energy has gradually become the focus of the energy market due to its stability and environmental protection advantages. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, geothermal power produces only one-sixth the carbon dioxide emissions of natural gas power and emits virtually no pollutants such as nitric oxide or sulfur dioxide. In addition, the ability of geothermal energy to operate stably throughout the year gives it a unique advantage in the field of renewable energy. It can effectively balance the fluctuations of intermittent energy sources such as wind energy and solar energy, and has become "an important pillar in the national renewable energy strategy."

Fervo的技術不僅提高了能源開採效率，還顯著降低碳排放。Cape Station 預計將抵消高達 7,200公噸的二氧化碳 ，相當於每年減少 2,400輛汽車 上路。同時，與鋼材和水泥建設相比，地熱項目在建設過程中也大幅減少了碳足跡，推動了能源行業的可持續發展。

創新與投資：助力零碳能源發展

Fervo的創新吸引了眾多頂級投資者的支持，包括 加州教師退休系統（CalSTRS） 、 自由互助投資公司（Liberty Mutual Investments） 和 Mercuria 等機構。這些資金不僅加速了Fervo項目的推進，也為地熱能源行業提供了更多發展資源。

Fervo's technology not only improves the efficiency of energy extraction, but also significantly reduces carbon emissions. Cape Station is expected to offset up to 7,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide, equivalent to taking 2,400 cars off the road each year. At the same time, compared with steel and cement construction, geothermal projects also significantly reduce the carbon footprint during the construction process, promoting the sustainable development of the energy industry.

Innovation and investment: supporting the development of zero-carbon energy

Fervo's innovation has attracted support from top investors, including California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), Liberty Mutual Investments and Mercuria. These funds not only accelerate the advancement of the Fervo project, but also provide more development resources for the geothermal energy industry.

科技巨頭與地熱能源：展望未來

Tech giants and geothermal energy: Looking ahead

地熱能源的潛力也吸引了大型科技公司的參與。例如，Meta去年與 Sage Geosystems 達成合作協議，計劃提供 150兆瓦 的地熱能源以支持其數據中心運營，第一階段預計於 2027年啟用 。這一合作表明，隨著人工智慧和數據中心等能源密集型行業的發展，穩定、低碳的地熱能源將成為技術行業的重要基礎設施。

The potential of geothermal energy has also attracted participation from major technology companies. For example, Meta reached a cooperation agreement with Sage Geosystems last year and plans to provide 150 megawatts of geothermal energy to support its data center operations, with the first phase expected to be launched in 2027. This collaboration demonstrates that stable, low-carbon geothermal energy will become an important infrastructure for the technology industry as energy-intensive industries such as artificial intelligence and data centers develop.

Fervo首席執行官 Latimer 表示，他希望Cape Station計劃能成為行業範例，推動更多地熱能源項目落地。他強調： 「我們的使命是為全球能源轉型注入創新動力，並建立一個更可持續的能源未來。」

Fervo CEO Latimer said he hopes the Cape Station project can become an industry example and promote the implementation of more geothermal energy projects. He emphasized: "Our mission is to inject innovative power into the global energy transition and build a more sustainable energy future."