Smiths announces key geothermal win in its John Crane business

Project accelerates the delivery of clean, reliable power in the United States

Smiths, a leading industrial engineering company, announces today that its John Crane business has been selected to support a significant, next-generation geothermal power generation project in the United States, reinforcing its role in enabling the global energy transition.

Geothermal technology harnesses the Earth’s internal heat through various applications including electricity generation, heating and cooling, making it a sustainable and renewable energy source. The project forms part of an advanced geothermal development designed to deliver reliable, carbon-free power. The project therefore supports long-term decarbonisation goals while strengthening energy security through dependable, always-on power generation.

John Crane will supply a comprehensive suite of sealing technologies for high-performance turbomachinery applications, including industrial seals and couplings, alongside dynamic testing services. These solutions are critical to ensuring operational reliability and safety in a technically demanding environment, where performance, precision and uptime are essential.

The development is part of a broader geothermal programme in the United States, reflecting growing confidence in geothermal as a scalable and commercially viable source of clean energy. Once operational, the project is expected to play a meaningful role in expanding access to low-carbon power while demonstrating how advanced engineering can support the evolution of next-generation energy systems.

Ruben Álvarez, President of John Crane, said: “Projects like this show how engineering expertise can directly support the transition to cleaner, more resilient energy systems. Geothermal has the potential to deliver reliable, low-carbon power at scale, and we are proud to apply our technology, experience and collaborative approach to help make that possible.”

The project strengthens John Crane’s position in the geothermal sector further, and aligns with the company’s broader strategy to support energy transition markets, including geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture and sustainable power generation. Dedicated project management and engineering teams will support delivery, with a strong focus on execution excellence, rigorous testing and long-term operational reliability.

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