KBR Selected for Weardale Lithium's Demonstration Plant in the UK

Core Points - KBR has been awarded a contract by Weardale Lithium Limited to develop a lithium brine extraction demonstration facility in Eastgate, County Durham, UK [1][2] - The facility aims to scale up to a commercial production target of 10,000 tons per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate [2][4] - The project utilizes KBR's PureLi® technology in conjunction with Geolith SAS' Li-Capt® Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, which has already produced battery-grade lithium carbonate at pilot scale [3][4] Company and Industry Insights - KBR's collaboration with Weardale Lithium is part of a broader commitment to sustainable solutions addressing the increasing demand for lithium, crucial for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage [4] - The project is expected to contribute over £1 billion to the North East England economy and is recognized in the UK Government's Critical Minerals Strategy, highlighting its importance in the transition to a net-zero economy [4] - Geolith SAS' DLE Li-Capt technology is noted for its selective lithium extraction with low carbon and water usage, emphasizing sustainability in lithium extraction methods [4] - KBR has over seven decades of experience in evaporation and crystallization technologies, focusing on the recovery and purification of critical minerals while adhering to environmental regulations [4][5]