Your Questions, Answered

Our process combines Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) with advanced water treatment to selectively recover lithium and other critical minerals from produced water. The system integrates seamlessly into existing operations, transforming a costly waste stream into a valuable resource — with minimal disruption.

Yes. Our solution is engineered for high-variability brines, including those with elevated levels of suspended solids, hydrocarbons, and other contaminants. This ensures consistent and efficient lithium recovery across different water profiles and basins.

Our systems are modular and compact. For example, a facility handling 20,000 barrels per day (bbl./d) fits within only 1.4 acres — eliminating the need for ponds, long pipelines, or large land acquisitions. It is designed to fit seamlessly into existing infrastructure.

From project start to production, the typical deployment timeline is 12–18 months, depending on site conditions and permitting.

With our Design-Build-Own-Operate (DBOO) model, Lithium Harvest owns and operates the system — providing a fully managed solution for our partners.

Our solution is designed to be carbon-neutral. For every 1,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate produced, we can save up to:

• 15 million kg of CO₂ emissions
• 500 million gallons of water

This positions you as an industry leader in sustainable resource management, turning a regulatory challenge into an ESG opportunity. Learn more about our sustainability efforts. Learn more about our sustainability efforts.

No. Our solution operates in parallel with your core operations. It can be paused or bypassed without interrupting your flow back or disposal activities, ensuring operational continuity. 

We offer a fully managed service through our DBOO model. We design, build, own, and operate the facility — allowing you to focus on your core business while we unlock new value from your produced water.

Our solution reduces emissions, reuses wastewater, and recovers critical minerals — aligning directly with your sustainability, ESG, and regulatory reporting objectives. It is a tangible way to demonstrate environmental innovation and stakeholder responsibility.

There is no fixed minimum or maximum. Our system works with a wide range of volumes, and feasibility depends on lithium concentration and total available water. We will help evaluate your site to find the right setup — even if it is starting small.

We specialize in low-concentration brine lithium extraction. The feasibility depends on lithium concentration, flow rate, and consistency. Let us evaluate your produced water composition together; you might be surprised by what is possible.

No — our process is designed to fit within your existing water management strategy. After lithium extraction, the water can still be reused, reinjected, or disposed of according to your permits. In many cases, it is even cleaner than before. We can also explore beneficial reuse options, depending on your goals.

Yes. Both our advanced water treatment and Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technologies have been commercially proven for extracting lithium from produced water. In fact, our partner has already made over 70,000 tons of lithium carbonate using the same core technology, validating the chemistry, performance, and scalability in real-world operations.

Learn more about our lithium extraction technology.

We produce battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide through an integrated extraction and refining setup — all on-site.

In many jurisdictions, oil and gas operators retain rights to minerals extracted from produced water — including lithium. However, ownership can vary by contract and local laws. We recommend discussing it with your legal team, and we are happy to support that process with experience from similar agreements.

Discover more about mineral rights, including those related to lithium extraction.

Yes — while lithium is our primary focus today, we are actively developing the recovery of other valuable minerals, such as boron and magnesium. These options can be added modularly in the near future.

On-site or co-located at your disposal or midstream facility. This reduces transport, infrastructure costs, and environmental impact — while creating operational synergies.

Absolutely. Our modular design enables rapid scaling as your water volumes or number of facilities grow — without disrupting your base operations.

No. We handle offtake agreements and product sales, allowing you to benefit from lithium recovery without having to enter the lithium market yourself.

Revenue depends on water volume, lithium concentration, and project structure. We offer custom assessments to provide realistic commercial scenarios — let us discuss your site.

We are here to help. Contact us to explore how lithium recovery can add value to your produced water operations — profitably and sustainably.