Vulcan Energy Resources Limited has achieved a significant milestone with the start of commissioning of its lithium hydroxide optimization plant, known as the CLEOP plant, outside Frankfurt. This plant, wholly owned by the company, is intended to convert lithium chloride (LiCl) into battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM), marking the first fully domestic production of LHM in Europe.
Vulcan energizes its CLEOP plant in Höchst
The CLEOP plant, located at the Höchst chemical park, represents a key step in Vulcan’s strategy to strengthen the supply chain for electric vehicles in Europe, a continent that currently relies heavily on lithium imports. The company has completed construction of the main building and utility systems, enabling the first energization of the plant.
In the coming months, it is expected that CLEOP begin receiving the first shipments of LiCl from Vulcan’ s upstream lithium mining facility for conversion to battery-grade LHM. This process will optimize the supply chain, and allow Vulcan to qualify its product with its purchasing partners, including leading European automotive and technology companies.
Vulcan strengthens lithium independence in Europe
Vulcan’s CEO, Cris Moreno, highlighted the importance of this development for European independence in the production of critical raw materials. He also said that the plant will receive official visits from German and European Union ministers, underlining the strategic relevance of this facility for the battery industry. battery industry in the region. in the region.
With the start-up of CLEOP, Vulcan moves a step closer to the construction of its commercial central lithium plant (CLP) in the same chemical park, consolidating its position as a leader in the production of lithium hydroxide. lithium hydroxide production in Europe. hydroxide production in Europe.
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Source: V-ER.eu
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