XGS Energy and Baker Hughes have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a landmark 150-megawatt geothermal project in New Mexico. This ambitious venture aims to provide continuous, clean electricity to the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s grid, specifically to support Meta’s expanding data centre operations in the state.
The agreement includes an initial order for Baker Hughes’ engineering services, marking a significant step in transitioning next-generation geothermal technology from experimental stages to utility-scale deployment.
The partnership combines Baker Hughes’ comprehensive “ground-to-grid” expertise—spanning subsurface engineering and well construction to integrated power solutions—with XGS’s innovative water-independent geothermal system. Unlike traditional methods, XGS’s technology is not restricted by specific geological or water access constraints, offering a more versatile approach to renewable energy.
Following a successful commercial-scale demonstration in California in 2025, this New Mexico project is expected to increase the state’s operating geothermal capacity tenfold, reinforcing XGS’s multi-gigawatt pipeline across the western United States.
Executive leaders from both firms highlighted the importance of industrial-scale execution in making renewable energy reliable and affordable. Ghazal Izadi, Chief Operating Officer at XGS, noted that the collaboration provides the “execution muscle” required to deliver complex infrastructure at scale.
Maria Claudia Borras of Baker Hughes added that early involvement allows the teams to significantly reduce technical risks and accelerate reservoir validation. By aligning cutting-edge innovation with decades of field experience, the partners aim to turn the promise of geothermal energy into a dependable, round-the-clock asset for the modern power grid.
