The energy companies that were founded in the contemporary era have the benefit of relying on technological advancement to execute projects that were impossible to complete in past generations. One of the interesting aspects to note about the Green Revolution is just how committed countries are and how willing they are to collaborate with each other, with the overall understanding that the main target is to reduce carbon emissions globally. There is great activity in the industry with companies implementing changes regularly. For instance, Fervo Energy promoted Sarah Jewett to COO as geothermal buildout accelerates.
Fervo Energy changes: Analyzing the overall geothermal landscape in 2026
Geothermal-centered projects have not been commonly pursued in the past, but the advancement of technology is creating new possibilities for geothermal, making it an attractive option for countries and companies around the world.
There are massive hopes for industry experts that the geothermal industry can progress in a similar manner that the solar PV, wind, EVs and batteries did to become integral to future electricity and heat systems as a dispatchable and clean source of energy.
Currently, geothermal meets less than 1% of global energy demand and its use is mainly in countries that have the wealth and access to necessary resources such as the United States, Kenya, Iceland, and Indonesia.
Assessing Fervo Energy as a successful powerhouse in the geothermal landscape
Fervo Energy is a geothermal company that is based in Houston, Texas and generates electricity through enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Fervo Energy was co-founded in 2017 by CEO Tim Latimer, a mechanical engineer who worked as a drilling engineer at BHP until 2015, and CTO Jack Norbeck.
The company has received the financial backing of over $1.5 billion in equity, debt and grant funding. In November 2025, Fervo Energy received $462 million of Series E funding led by B Capital. Fervo Energy is built on the market’s most important requirements, which are an affordable, reliable new power supply.
The entity has used large-scale deployment of enhanced geothermal systems to establish a replicable, industrial approach to building utility-scale power. Its core mission at the moment is transforming geothermal into a clean and cheap solution, intending to meet the ever-increasing demand from AI hyperscalers, utilities, and a more electricity-intensive economy.
Fervo Energy officially announced a massive change in its hierarchy, unveiling that it has decided to promote Sarah Jewett to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Following the appointment, Sarah is now in charge of the company’s main operations as it aims to capitalize on the imminent growth of geothermal.
A general overview of Sarah Jewett’s rise to leadership at Fervo Energy
The common theme in most companies is that an individual has to serve or play a certain role for many years before they can be promoted. This is the case for Sarah Jewett who for six years occupied the role of foundational leadership at Fervo, where she proved her worth by leading some of the company’s most vital workstreams.
Tim Latimer, the CEO and Co-Founder, stated the following:
“What Sarah has built over the last six years has been foundational to the company’s success. From the time she joined, she has brought an unwavering people-first mindset and outstanding dedication to building things that last”.
With the company moving to a brand-new stage, having Sarah as a COO will benefit its ability to meet its targets, judging from how successful she has been in the past.
Fervo Energy opens a brand new chapter with Sarah Jewett leading from the front
Sarah has an unquestionable resume and experience. For instance, she ran a hydraulic fracturing crew for Schlumberger across the U.S. in some of the harshest operating environments during her twenties. She has also managed well sites, equipment and material logistics, and field crews that have been important to her success at Fervo.
The change of leadership at Fervo is appropriate. For instance, the company is quickening its deployment of GeoBlock and GeoCluster standardized EGS development model.
For more information, you can check the official press release from Fervo Energy.
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