Turning
Waste Into Sustainability
Advance your ESG goals with eco-friendly lithium extraction. Learn how our solution aligns with global sustainability standards and accelerate the green energy transition
Executive Summary
With demand for sustainable lithium surging, oil and gas companies are uniquely positioned to lead in the green energy transition. Lithium Harvest enables the extraction of some of the most sustainable lithium on the market by transforming produced water - a costly waste stream - into a valuable resource, aligning with circular economy goals and supporting ESG commitments.
Our solution provides a sustainable edge, future-proofing operations through compliance with environmental regulations while improving efficiency. By adopting Lithium Harvest’s solution, your business strengthens community and investor relations, attracts socially conscious investors, and sets a new standard in responsible resource management.
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Sustainability & Environmental Innovation
Lithium Harvest transforms produced water - a byproduct and waste stream of oil and gas operations - into a valuable asset through our advanced extraction technology. By turning waste into lithium and other critical minerals, we contribute to a circular economy that reduces waste and maximizes resource efficiency. This approach aligns seamlessly with waste-to-resource sustainability principles, demonstrating how oil and gas operations can contribute meaningfully to the green energy transition.
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Future-Proofing Against Regulatory Changes
Our sustainable technologies are designed to adapt to evolving environmental regulations, helping future-proof operations and ensure compliance with strict sustainability standards. This proactive approach keeps companies ahead of regulatory demands and mitigates potential risks.
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Enhanced Community & Investor Relations
Sustainable practices reinforce your company’s reputation and build trust within local communities, fostering stronger public relationships. With Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria increasingly important to investors, integrating Lithium Harvest’s solution makes your business more attractive to socially conscious investors and institutional funds focused on sustainable growth. This approach positions your company as an industry leader in environmental stewardship.
The fight against climate change is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century. The acceleration of the green energy transition highlights the need for sustainable lithium extraction.
Sustainable, Efficient, & Low-Impact Lithium Extraction
Our solution offers an innovative alternative to traditional lithium mining, significantly lowering environmental impact and accelerating project timelines without the typical operational disruptions. Here’s how Lithium Harvest sets a new standard in sustainable lithium extraction:
- Carbon-Neutral Operations: Our process eliminates the need to transport materials to distant refining facilities, reduce emissions, and achieve a carbon-neutral footprint. Powered by a low-pressure, energy-efficient system with solar energy as a primary source, we prevent up to 15 million kg of CO₂ emissions for every 1,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate produced. While electricity usage in production creates a carbon footprint, it is offset by the significant emissions savings from oilfield wastewater disposal - making our operations carbon neutral.
- Compact, Eco-Conscious Facility Design: Unlike traditional mining, our facilities are modular and compact, designed for direct integration with produced water treatment centers. This reduces land use by 99% compared to conventional mining and avoids the need for large ponds and pipelines, protecting local ecosystems and minimizing disruption to the environment
- Water Conservation Excellence: Our extraction process relies on produced water with minimal freshwater usage. By recycling over 90% of water within our system, we save up to 96% of the water required in traditional mining, conserving more than 500 million gallons per 1,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate. Our commitment to sustainability extends to wastewater treatment, allowing for secondary reuse post-extraction.
Lithium Harvest offers a sustainable, efficient lithium extraction solution that conserves water, reduces emissions, protects ecosystems, and provides a quick pathway to market for oil and gas partners.
Lithium Harvest Solution |
DLE from Brine |
Solar Evaporation Brine Extraction |
Hard Rock Mining |
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| Feedstock | Produced water | Continental brine | Continental brine | Rock / spodumene |
| Project implementation time | 12-15 months | 5-7 years | 13-15 years | 8-10 years |
| Lithium carbonate production time | 2 hours | 2 hours | 2-3 years | 3-6 months |
| Lithium yield | >95% | 80-95% | 20-40% | 6-7% |
| Average footprint per 1,000 mt LCE | 1.4 acres | 1.4 acres | 65 acres | 115 acres |
| System design | Modular and mobile | Mobile / stationary | Stationary | Stationary |
| Environmental impact | Minimal | Minimal | Soil- and water contamination | Soil- and water contamination |
| Water consumption per 1,000 mt LCE | 20 million gallons | 80 million gallons | 550 million gallons | 250 million gallons |
| CO₂ footprint per 1,000 mt LCE | Neutral | 1.5 million kg | 5 million kg | 15 million kg |
| Average invested capital per 1,000 mt LCE | $18 million | $45 million | $50 million | $60 million |
| Average cost per metric ton | $4,550 | $5,700 | $5,800 | $6,900 |
Lithium Harvest Solution
DLE from Brine
Solar Evaporation Brine Extraction
Hard Rock Mining
Where Green Technology Drives Business Forward
Achieving Carbon Neutrality
Our solution eliminates the need to transport materials to distant refining locations, significantly reducing our environmental footprint. Utilizing a low-pressure, energy-efficient process powered primarily by solar energy, we minimize our environmental impact. While our production process does generate a carbon footprint through electricity use, we offset this by reducing the carbon emissions associated with oilfield wastewater disposal. As a result, our operations are effectively carbon neutral, preventing up to 15 million kg of CO₂ emissions for every 1,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate produced compared to traditional mining methods.
Compact Facility Design: Eco-Conscious Operations
Our commitment to sustainability is evident in the thoughtful design of our facilities. Positioned alongside produced water treatment centers, Lithium Harvest’s operations are modular and compact, ensuring easy integration and rapid deployment. Unlike conventional extraction technologies, our facilities do not require large ponds or extensive pipelines, preserving space and protecting local ecosystems. This strategic design minimizes ecological disruption, safeguarding the environment and local wildlife.
Minimal Water Consumption: Protecting Vital Resources
Our process is designed to be water-wise, with almost no reliance on freshwater. In fact, we not only avoid using fresh water, but we also have the capability to clean oilfield wastewater after lithium extraction, making it suitable for secondary reuse. With over 90% of the water recycled during our extraction process and no waste by-products generated, we are deeply committed to conserving the planet’s vital water resources. Our innovative methods save up to 96% of the water used in traditional lithium mining, equating to over 500 million gallons of water conserved per 1,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate produced.
Turning Big Numbers into Real Impact
What do our sustainability savings really mean?
We know it can be tough to wrap your head around just how much our lithium extraction solution is helping the planet, so let us break it down into everyday terms that hit closer to home:
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CO₂ Savings
For every 1,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate produced, we save up to 15 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions. That's like taking 3,261 cars off the road for an entire year! Imagine a small town's worth of cars parked in a garage – that is the kind of emissions we are preventing.
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Water Savings
We save up to 500 million gallons of water with each 1,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate produced. To put that in perspective, that is enough water to fill 758 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Or, if you are more of a coffee person, that is about 7.89 billion cups of coffee – talk about a thirst quencher!
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Battery Lifecycle Emissions
With Lithium Harvest, an EV powered by our lithium can break even in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions after just 3,500 miles (or 6,000 kilometers). That is like driving from New York to Los Angeles to San Francisco and then some, cutting the distance lithium needs from traditional sources, which would need 11,000 miles (or 18,000 kilometers) to break even.
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Water and Land Use for Each EV
For every electric car produced with our lithium, we save between 15 and 20 cubic meters of water – that is enough to fill a small backyard swimming pool – and we free up land equivalent to the size of an average large apartment for each EV produced.
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Land Use Efficiency
Our extraction process has a footprint 99% smaller than hard rock mining. While a traditional lithium mine could cover 115 acres (the size of about 87 football fields), we only need 1.4 acres. That is barely enough room for two tennis courts!
How We Make EVs Even Greener
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is on the cusp of a revolution, and at Lithium Harvest, we're leading the charge. Our innovative approach is not just changing the game - it is revolutionizing the lithium market. As the world shifts towards cleaner transportation, the supply chain of EV batteries plays a crucial role in determining their overall environmental impact. That is where Lithium Harvest comes in, offering a groundbreaking solution that not only enhances the sustainability of EVs but also significantly reduces their carbon footprint.
Revolutionizing Lithium Extraction
Lithium Harvest is at the forefront of making EVs even greener. Our patented solution, which responsibly extracts lithium from oilfield wastewater, is poised to slash up to 47% of battery lifecycle emissions.
This advancement not only accelerates the environmental breakeven point of EVs, reducing it from 18,000 km to just 6,000 km, but it also brings substantial water and land conservation benefits - saving approximately 15-20 cubic meters of water and freeing up 50-100 square meters of land per EV produced.
Setting a New Standard in Sustainable Lithium Production
Our approach is not just about reducing emissions; it is about rethinking every aspect of the lithium production process. Our method is one the most sustainable in the industry, offering remarkable environmental benefits. In addition to a significantly lower CO₂ footprint compared to traditional lithium sources, our process can save between 15 and 20m³ of water and free up between 50 and 100m² of land for each electric car produced.
These savings are not just numbers - they represent a tangible shift towards more sustainable manufacturing practices that respect and preserve our planet's resources. By minimizing water use and land disruption, we align our operations with the highest standards of environmental responsibility, ensuring that the growth of the EV market does not come at the expense of our natural ecosystems.
We turn wastewater into high-value minerals
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Unlocking the value of waste: Transforming produced water into a valuable resource through resource recovery and a circular economy approach.
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Energy-efficient and low-carbon footprint: Minimizing environmental impact through advanced technologies and optimized operational efficiency.
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Responsible water management: Conserving water resources and minimizing freshwater consumption to support sustainable water practices.
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Facilitating the clean energy transition: Enabling the production of sustainable lithium for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, contributing to climate change mitigation.
Unlock the potential of sustainable lithium extraction today!
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