Fervo Energy Publishes Document Setting Standards for Sustainable Geothermal Development
Fervo Energy has launched the Geothermal Sustainable Development Pact, a document that aims to establish a new framework for best-in-class standards for how geothermal projects are planned, built, and operated in the US.
Key Components of the Pact
- Community engagement
- Workforce development
- Land use
- Water conservation and well integrity
- Induced seismicity
- Emissions
The Pact provides a comprehensive blueprint to ensure that geothermal development happens responsibly, protecting ecosystems and supporting local communities while advancing the transition to clean and sustainable power.
The Pact includes 37 specific commitments, which go above and beyond existing regulatory requirements, setting a new benchmark for geothermal growth and development.
Author's summary: Fervo Energy publishes a pact for sustainable geothermal development.