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AMG Lithium and EPC Group finalize engineering for lithium hydroxide plant in Germany

At a glance
  • Contract signed on March 29, 2022.
  • Focus on environmental targets and occupational safety.
  • Future collaboration planned to leverage synergies.
  • EPC Group has global experience in chemical plant projects.

Contract Finalization

AMG Lithium has entrusted EPC Group with the detailed engineering for a battery-grade lithium hydroxide upgrading plant in Bitterfeld, Germany. The contract was signed by the managing directors on March 29, 2022.

Project Focus

The project emphasizes financial, time, and quality targets, along with specific environmental goals and occupational safety. Key objectives include extensive avoidance of wastewater, minimizing product exposure, and reducing CO2 emissions through energy-efficient processes.

Future Collaboration

Both companies plan to cooperate on future projects in Bitterfeld to leverage synergies. The close cooperation over recent weeks and months has shown that both teams align well in their goal definitions and are focused on implementation.

Expertise and Experience

EPC Group, a medium-sized family-owned company, was chosen for its international project experience in chemical plant construction and strong regional network. The company has implemented over 1000 industrial and chemical plant projects in more than 40 countries worldwide.