Exergy Established Houston Subsidiary for Geothermal Growth
The firm expanded to the U.S. to support geothermal adoption for data center and industrial electricity demand.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Energy
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Exergy International has launched a new subsidiary, Exergy USA Inc., based in Houston's Energy Corridor. The expansion aims to facilitate localized manufacturing and support the adoption of geothermal and waste heat recovery technologies across North America.
Why it matters
As electricity demand from AI infrastructure and data centers rises, this expansion seeks to provide local manufacturing and service capacity for geothermal projects. The company targets the integration of clean power into industrial grids through its existing technology stack.
The company's Gemini Turbine system is capable of generating up to 60 MW per unit. This technology powers a global portfolio currently totaling 600 MW of installed capacity, with 550 MW dedicated specifically to geothermal energy applications.
The players
Exergy International
A developer of geothermal and waste heat recovery power generation systems with a global portfolio of 600 MW of capacity.
Exergy USA Inc.
The newly established North American subsidiary based in Houston tasked with business development and localized manufacturing.
The details
The Gemini Turbine utilizes a specialized organic Rankine cycle—a thermodynamic process that uses organic fluids instead of water to convert low-to-medium temperature heat sources into electricity. By localizing manufacturing for key power plant components in the U.S., Exergy aims to reduce project risks and supply chain costs for developers. The company has already deployed its systems across more than 60 installations worldwide.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: Exergy USA Inc. launched in Houston.
2026: Exergy received the Geothermal Rising Tech Award.
The Tech Race
The establishment of a new Houston subsidiary follows the validation criteria set by the Geothermal Rising Tech Award for reducing project costs and risks. This move positions Exergy to capture market share in North American industrial electrification by providing regional supply chain support for high-capacity geothermal infrastructure.
Industrial power users and data center operators in North America will see a more accessible path to adopting geothermal electricity as the company shifts toward local manufacturing. This creates a new domestic resource for businesses requiring reliable baseload power and waste heat recovery systems.
The takeaway
The move to Houston underscores a strategic pivot toward meeting the localized needs of North American industrial and AI energy demands. Interested stakeholders should watch for upcoming announcements regarding the specific facility location and production capacity for domestic component manufacturing.
Further reading
For more on the development of regional power generation, visit Energy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Energy Global.
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