In a major development, KBR has entered into an alliance agreement with GeoLith SAS to offer the Li-Capt technology for direct lithium extraction. This cutting-edge technology enables lithium extraction without emissions from untapped sources such as geothermal and oil well brines. Under the terms of the agreement, KBR has been granted exclusive global licensing rights to Li-Capt technology.
With this agreement in place, KBR is now poised to become a leading provider of Li-Capt technology, which can produce pure lithium concentrate from various brine compositions. The adaptability of Li-Capt technology makes it an end-to-end solution for clients looking to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide monohydrate. This is particularly important for advanced batteries used in electric vehicles.
When combined with KBR’s existing suite of battery material technologies, including PureLiSM for high purity lithium production, Li-Capt offers a comprehensive solution for lithium extraction. KBR’s expertise in the recovery and purification of critical minerals has been honed over seven decades of experience in evaporation and crystallization technologies. These technologies have been developed with sustainability and environmental regulations in mind, ensuring that all extraction processes are both efficient and environmentally friendly.