Sage expands geothermal collaboration with U.S. Department of Defense

Sage Geosystems, Inc. (Sage) has been selected to conduct conduct geothermal project development initiatives at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi in Texas.  In partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), Sage will evaluate the potential for geothermal baseload power generation to provide clean and resilient energy at the military base.

Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, located in Nueces County, Texas, is a critical training and operations hub for the U.S. Navy. Commissioned in 1941, NAS Corpus Christi serves as a vital center for advanced flight training and supports multiple tenant commands and activities. As part of the Navy’s ongoing commitment to energy resilience and environmental responsibility, NAS Corpus Christi is also involved in initiatives to advance sustainable energy solutions that contribute to mission assurance and climate goals.

The new project expands upon previous collaborations of Sage that aim to establish geothermal facilities in U.S. DoD facilities. Sage is currently conducting initiatives at the Fort Bliss Army installation and has completed an analysis at the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, both also in Texas. These analyses could pave the way for expanding geothermal energy solutions across additional U.S. military installations.

“We’re pleased to expand our partnership with the DoD at NAS Corpus Christi to demonstrate the advantages of geothermal technology for military energy independence,” said Cindy Taff, CEO of Sage Geosystems. “As we advance our Geopressured Geothermal Systems, we see tremendous potential to not only provide carbon-free power, but also strengthen the operational capabilities of U.S. military installations in an increasingly digital and electric world.”

Sage has made significant progress in the past year, starting with the closing of a $17 million Series A funding round in early 2024. More recently, Sage announced a partnership with Meta Platforms where Sage will deliver up to 150MW of geothermal power generation at a yet to be determined location east of the Rocky Mountains. The company is also currently building a 3MW commercial EarthStore™ geothermal energy storage facility in Christine, Texas that is scheduled for completion in December 2024.

Source: Sage Geosystems via Business Wire