BLM soliciting public comments on Fervo Cape geothermal power project, Utah

Location of proposed Cape Geothermal Power Project in Beaver County, Utah (source: Bureau of Land Management)

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is inviting the public to comment on the draft environmental assessment for the Fervo Cape Geothermal Power Project in Beaver County, Utah.

The environmental assessment and additional project details are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2033002/510. Comments will be accepted until 20 September 2024.

The proposed Cape Geothermal Power Project includes approximately 23 well pads for drilling and completing geothermal observation, production, and injection wells. The project would build up to 20 geothermal power plants, associated access roads, a power distribution network, an electrical switchyard, a tie-in transmission line, a geothermal fluid pipeline system, and other necessary facilities. The project would cover about 631 acres, with approximately 148 acres on lands managed by the BLM and the rest on private lands and lands owned by Utah’s Trust Lands Administration.

Comments may be submitted in the following ways:

• U.S. mail to:

Attn: Fervo Cape Geothermal Power Project

Bureau of Land Management

176 E. DL Sargent Drive

Cedar City, UT 84721

“Engaging with the public is a cornerstone of our process,” said Color Country District Manager Gloria Tibbetts. “Your comments play a crucial role in shaping the environmental analysis for the Cape Geothermal Power Project. We urge you to provide detailed feedback so we can comprehensively address all potential impacts.”

Today, there are 48 geothermal power plants operating on BLM-managed public lands, which support efforts to meet the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, as well as Congress’ direction in the Energy Act of 2020 to permit 25 gigawatts of solar, wind, and geothermal production on public lands no later than 2025. Learn more at https://www.blm.gov/programs/energy-and-minerals/renewable-energy/geothermal-energy.

Source: Bureau of Land Management