Alkemy Capital Investments plc and its wholly-owned subsidiary
Tees Valley Lithium Ltd (TVL) are moving quickly to establish the world’s leading independent and sustainable lithium hydroxide production by ‘state of the art’ lithium sulphate and lithium hydroxide facilities in both Australia and the UK.
To this end, TVL has appointed
Wave International as the company’s lead engineering and technical partner for the development of its lithium hydroxide processing facility located at the Wilton International Chemicals Park in the Teesside Freeport.
Wave is a specialist engineering firm, with industry-leading lithium expertise and a proven track record in the study, design and construction of lithium hydroxide processing facilities. Wave has already completed a Class 4 engineering study and verified testwork by third-party cathode active material manufacturers for TVL’s UK refinery.
Wave will project manage and lead the oversight and development of FEED, EPCM work and electrochemical process development, facilitating TVL’s fast-track schedule. TVL is aiming to produce the world’s lowest-carbon lithium hydroxide by sourcing low-carbon feedstock and by powering an electrochemical process with offshore wind and green hydrogen.
Ryan Hanrahan, director and CEO of Wave International, said: “We have been delighted to work with the Alkemy and TVL team over the past year to bring this project to where it is today. The board and management of the company have a clear and precise strategy, and we share a common view and enthusiasm for the energy transition.
“Combining Alkemy and TVL’s vision with Wave’s industry-leading experience and innovative approach to project delivery, gives rise to a truly exciting project and investment opportunity.”
Sam Quinn, director of Alkemy, said: “Alkemy and Tees Valley Lithium are delighted to be partnering with Wave as the company’s primary consultant for the Teesside refinery at this critical point in our evolution. Ryan and the team have done an exceptional job on the Class 4 study and will continue to do so as we develop, finance and construct our project.
“TVL is moving fast towards becoming the world’s first independent and sustainable solution for lithium refining and preparations are now well advanced for activities on the ground to commence imminently.”