Select Water and LibertyStream Announce Definitive Agreement to Build Out Commercial Lithium Carbonate Production Units

Published: Feb 9, 2026 15:00

Save

Select Water Solutions and LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners have announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to develop commercial lithium carbonate production facilities in the Midland Basin, Texas, USA. The project will be implemented in three stages, with LibertyStream responsible for funding, design, construction, and operation. The first facility will have an annual production capacity of approximately 1,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate and is expected to be commissioned by the end of December 2026. The first commercial lithium carbonate facility will be located at Select’s existing operating site in Howard County, north of Midland, Texas, serving as the anchor installation for further expansion of lithium projects in the Midland Basin.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

Common.Time.minsAgo

【SMM New Energy】PLS Signs Spodumene Offtake Deal with Canmax, Sets USD1000/t Floor Price and Secures USD100M Prepayment

PLS announced that it has entered into a 2-year spodumene concentrate offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies, covering annual supply of 150kt, with an option to extend the agreement for an extra 12 months. The agreement sets a floor price of USD1,000/t on an SC6 basis, with no upside price cap, providing downside protection while retaining full exposure to price increases. Meanwhile, Canmax will provide a USD100 million unsecured, interest-free prepayment, which will be offset against future spodumene deliveries. Supply is scheduled to commence in 2026, subject to receipt of the prepayment, with material sourced from PLS’ Pilgangoora operation. The agreement is expected to enhance PLS’ near-term liquidity while maintaining production and sales flexibility through optional volumes.

Common.Time.minsAgo

Common.Time.hoursAgo

A Panoramic View of Solid-State Battery Anodes: The Triple Game of Technology, Capacity, and Market

The industrialization of solid-state battery anodes follows a clear technological progression, closely linked to the maturity of the electrolyte system: first, compatibility and improvement—silicon-based/composite anodes; second, upgrading and breakthroughs—pre-lithiation/composite lithium metal anodes; and third, the ultimate goal—pure lithium metal anode capacity deployment.

Common.Time.hoursAgo

Easpring and ProLogium Sign Strategic Cooperation for Solid-State Batteries and New Energy Ventures

Easpring Technology (300073.SZ) announced that the company and ProLogium Technology signed the "Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement" on February 6. The two parties intend to strengthen cooperation in the fields of solid-state batteries and the new energy industry, fully leverage their respective technical advantages, and establish a comprehensive strategic partnership in areas such as equity investment, cooperation on battery materials, mass production, and supply.

Common.Time.hoursAgo