Meta partners with US energy startup for 150 MW geothermal plant

Meta has partnered with US geothermal startup XGS Energy to develop a 150-megawatt geothermal power plant in New Mexico. Unlike a traditional power purchase agreement, this collaboration aims to advance geothermal energy development rather than directly securing power for Meta. The exact location of the plant remains undisclosed. This move reflects a growing trend among tech giants to incorporate geothermal energy into their clean energy strategies, given its ability to provide reliable, 24/7 emission-free electricity—an increasingly critical factor for energy-intensive data centers supporting AI and cloud computing. XGS Energy distinguishes itself with a closed-loop geothermal system that circulates water through a sealed well, preventing water loss common in traditional open-loop systems. The company also uses a proprietary heat-transfer mud to enhance heat absorption from surrounding rocks. Although still in development, XGS has raised $20 million in Series A funding to build a commercial prototype in California, with the Meta partnership potentially accelerating large-scale deployment. Research suggests advanced geothermal systems could supply up to two-thirds