NET Power Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Management is prioritizing rapid, reliable natural gas power deployment with future carbon capture optionality, responding to strong demand from data centers amid grid constraints. The company ended Q2 with $310M in cash and no debt, and is advancing Project Permian with a modular, scalable approach.
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Power demand is rising, with the company advancing an 80 MW clean, firm natural gas project in West Texas, targeting FID in late 2026 and commercial operation in 2029. Cash reserves are strong at $319 million, with no debt and a prudent capital strategy as offtake agreements and regulatory milestones progress.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Pivoting to proven GT + PCC technology, the company targets an 80 MW clean power project in West Texas, scalable to 800 MW, with strong financials and robust commercial interest. Securing offtake and project financing are key 2025 priorities.
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Announced a strategic pivot to accelerate clean, firm natural gas power deployment using proven PCC technology with Entropy, leveraging high-quality sites in West Texas and Northern MISO. Targeting sub-$80/MWh LCOE, 95%+ availability, and commercial operations by 2028–2029.
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Project Permian's integrated approach with gas turbines and Net Power cycle achieves sub-$100/MWh LCOE, supported by value engineering and favorable tax incentives. Near-term deployments will prioritize reliability and staged decarbonization, with strong cash reserves and flexible financing options.
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Q1 2025 ended with $500M in cash and no debt, supporting major R&D and project development. Focus remains on cost reduction, technology validation, and advancing utility-scale projects, with strong backing from strategic investors.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Major milestones achieved in 2024, including FEED completion for SN1 and successful equipment validation, but inflation and supply chain pressures doubled project CapEx to $1.7–$2B. Focus is on cost reduction, modular design, and securing capital for commercialization, with strong liquidity supporting 2025 priorities.
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Utility-scale technology development advanced with Baker Hughes validation and Air Liquide selected for Project Permian. Q3 ended with $580M in cash, $22M in capex, and strong market demand for clean, flexible power solutions.
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Q2 2024 saw strong progress on project development, supply chain partnerships, and financial stability, with $609M in cash and Project Permian on track for 2027-28. Market conditions and policy support favor rapid scaling, with Alberta and MISO as key growth regions.