Planning commission approves Fervo Energy exploratory geothermal program across the 40‑Mile Desert

Feb 12, 2025

The Churchill County Planning Commission on Feb. 12 unanimously approved a special‑use permit allowing Fervo Energy to carry out phased geothermal exploration across the 40‑Mile Desert checkerboard area, subject to conditions on access, water and emergency planning.

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The Churchill County Planning Commission on Feb. 12 unanimously approved a special‑use permit allowing Fervo Energy (filed as 40 Mile Desert Resources LLC) to conduct phased geothermal exploration across an area of checkerboarded private and federal sections in the county's 40‑Mile Desert.

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