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Geothermal power developer Fervo Energy launched its roadshow for a U.S. initial public offering that could raise as much as $1.33 billion, as the company seeks to capitalize on surging demand for reliable, carbon-free electricity for data centers.
"Fervo Energy delivers 24/7 carbon-free power through the large-scale deployment of enhanced geothermal systems," the company said in its official announcement.
The Houston-based company plans to offer 55,555,555 shares of Class A common stock at a price between $21.00 and $24.00 per share. Underwriters, including joint lead bookrunners J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities, RBC Capital Markets, and Barclays, have an option to purchase an additional 8.3 million shares. At the high end of the range, the offering would give Fervo a market capitalization of around $6.5 billion.
The offering is a significant test for the advanced geothermal sector, which promises the reliability of traditional power plants without the emissions. A successful IPO for Fervo, which plans to trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker "FRVO," could unlock further investment into technologies providing firm, clean power to supplement intermittent sources like solar and wind.
Fervo has adapted drilling techniques from the oil and gas industry, such as horizontal drilling, for use in geothermal energy production. This allows it to access heat from deep, impermeable rock that was previously uneconomical to reach, offering a more scalable approach to geothermal power.
The company will have a dual-class share structure. Following the IPO, co-founders CEO Tim Latimer and CTO Jack Norbeck will hold all Class B shares, which carry 40 votes per share, giving them control of approximately 54.4% of the company's voting power. This structure, common among technology and founder-led companies, ensures long-term strategic control.
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