Meta Platforms strikes geothermal energy deal to power US data centres

Facebook owner Meta Platforms has struck a deal to buy geothermal power from Sage Geosystems to supply its US data centres, as it races to build out the infrastructure to support its massive investments in energy-hungry artificial intelligence.

The first phase of the 150-megawatt project should be operational by 2027 and “significantly” expand the use of geothermal power in the United States, the social media company said. The location has yet to be determined, but the companies said it will be east of the Rocky Mountains.