Meta has signed a deal with XGS Energy to help develop 150 megawatts of advanced geothermal power in New Mexico to support its growing artificial intelligence operations.
The electricity will be added to the electric grid and used for Meta’s data centers in the state.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of the decade and will use next-generation geothermal technology that does not rely on natural water sources. Unlike traditional geothermal systems, this method can be deployed in more locations and does not produce carbon emissions.
Meta’s agreement follows a similar move by Google last year, which partnered with Fervo Energy to supply its data centers with advanced geothermal power. Geothermal has become more attractive to technology companies aiming to meet emissions goals while expanding their power needs for AI development.
Urvi Parekh, Meta’s global head of energy, said in a statement that next-generation geothermal technologies are ready for scale and could support both AI and domestic data center growth. She said Meta looks forward to working with XGS to unlock a new energy supply category in New Mexico.
New Mexico has 160,000 megawatts of untapped geothermal potential. The 150 megawatts Meta and XGS plan to develop would make up about 4% of current U.S. geothermal output. While small compared to the full power demands of AI development, the deal is part of a broader trend among tech firms securing large amounts of electricity.
