Nevada [US]: The American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), based in Reno, Nevada, has recently partnered with global critical infrastructure solutions giant Black & Veatch. In a technical services agreement, Black & Veatch will provide support in the design, construction, and commissioning of ABTC’s first commercial-scale Lithium Hydroxide manufacturing facility, located in Tonopah, Nevada.
This facility is being built with the assistance of a competitively selected U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant and will aim to commercialize ABTC’s process for manufacturing battery-grade Lithium Hydroxide using unconventional Nevada-based Lithium-bearing sedimentary resources. The facility will have the initial capacity to produce up to 30,000 metric tons of Lithium Hydroxide annually.
The successful construction of a one-of-a-kind facility that is crucial to the energy security of the United States and will support the rapidly growing domestic Lithium-ion battery industry. After conducting a rigorous global search process, Black & Veatch to provide engineering, procurement, and construction services. With their vast experience in high-purity chemicals manufacturing, successful track record of delivering projects on-time and within budget, and significant experience with government-funded projects, we are fortunate to have formed a long-term partnership with such a global leader.
Black & Veatch, a company with a proven track record of providing sustainable solutions, is offering its expertise to clients in the critical minerals chemical refining industry. Through its chemical refining client segment, the company helps organizations reduce their costs, adopt eco-friendly practices, and enhance their overall efficiency. Black & Veatch is also well-versed in managing first-of-a-kind (FOAKE) projects and has a wealth of experience in working alongside startups to help them transform their ideas into feasible commercial ventures.
Black & Veatch reaffirms its commitment to environmental sustainability by leading the decarbonization efforts in the transportation industry. This initiative emphasizes the crucial role of electric vehicles (EVs) and battery storage applications in contributing to a greener and more resilient planet. As part of this commitment, ABTC has signed a technical services agreement to commercialize its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, which represents a critical step towards achieving a domestic supply of essential battery materials that are vital for the U.S. energy transition. With an inferred resource of 15.8 million tons of Lithium Carbonate equivalent, the Tonopah Flats project is identified as one of the largest Lithium deposits in the United States.
