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Vulcan Energy Resources (often referred to as Vulcan Energy) is an Australian‑founded, Europe‑focused company developing lithium chemicals from geothermal brines in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley. Its activities center on producing battery‑grade lithium for the European electric vehicle supply chain while co‑generating renewable heat and power.
The company’s integrated approach combines subsurface brine production, direct lithium extraction, and conversion to lithium hydroxide. By using geothermal energy from the same brine stream that supplies lithium, Vulcan Energy aims to reduce lifecycle emissions and surface impact relative to conventional lithium production routes.
Also known as Vulcan Energy Resources.
chemXplore tracks 5 projects involving Vulcan Energy, of which 4 are active.
Besides these 4, the record holds 1 completed project.
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Framework deal names a preferred automation/digitalization supplier for Lionheart, Europe's first integrated lithium+renewables project: 24,000 t LHM/yr; 275 GWh power; 560 GWh heat; 30-yr life
The plant will produce lithium hydroxide for batteries using green electricity. Construction starts Q1 2026. The site covers 77,517m2 in Höchst Industrial Park, Frankfurt.
The plant will provide climate-neutral district heating and lithium for battery production, supporting energy transition and raw material independence in Germany.
EIB funds a lithium project in Germany, enhancing Europe's lithium supply chain, reducing imports, and supporting sustainable energy and transport initiatives.
The project uses geothermal brine to produce lithium and renewable energy, reducing carbon footprint. It partners with Nobian for electrolysis expertise and aims to supply EV batteries in Europe.
Vulcan finalizes strategy to pre-qualify battery-quality lithium hydroxide, achieving first production at its plant, enhancing Europe's supply chain resilience with sustainable methods.
Geothermal heat from Landau will reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions. Five more wells planned, supported by a €100m grant, to expand renewable energy in Germany.
Vulcan's V20 rig mobilizes to Schleidberg site for lithium and renewable energy production, with operations set for Q2 2025, following infrastructure setup and stakeholder engagement.
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