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3 days ago
- Business
- Web Release
Gradiant Announces World's First Fully Integrated Lithium Production Facility from Oilfield Produced Water
Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and resource recovery, announced today that its lithium business, alkaLi, will design, build, own, and operate a commercial lithium production facility in the Marcellus Shale Formation of Pennsylvania. This site is the world's first to Extract, Concentrate, and Convert (EC²) lithium in a fully integrated, end-to-end process from oilfield produced water. This announcement builds on last year's launch of alkaLi's EC² platform, which guarantees a minimum 95% lithium recovery at customer sites—empowering producers to deliver battery-grade lithium carbonate faster, cheaper, and more sustainably. Gradiant's alkaLi owns and operates the Pennsylvania facility—including equipment, land, water and mineral rights, and permits. This vertically integrated model secures long-term U.S. lithium supply while avoiding the permitting and ownership delays that often stall critical mineral projects. Currently in testing, the system has already proven key benchmarks: 97% lithium recovery from produced water and 99.5% purity for battery-grade lithium carbonate. Full commercial operations are on track for early 2026. In a major commercial achievement, alkaLi has signed a multi-year offtake agreement to supply up to 5,000 metric tonnes annually of battery-grade lithium carbonate to a U.S. lithium-ion battery manufacturer for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). The deal affirms strong market demand and the commercial readiness of alkaLi's solution. alkaLi offers multiple models for partners and customers: · Deploy the EC² solution to lithium producers · Design, build and operate integrated systems for partners · Produce and sell lithium from alkaLi-owned assets 'We now have a fully operational lithium production asset in the U.S. that proves what EC² can deliver,' said Anurag Bajpayee, CEO of Gradiant. 'This isn't a concept—it's a live facility demonstrating that clean, domestic lithium production is both viable and scalable. Our goal isn't to compete with customers, but to empower them—and the broader industry—to meet surging demand for battery-grade lithium and accelerate the clean energy transition. This strategic investment in the Marcellus Shale, which could supply 50% of U.S. lithium demand, validates the maturity of alkaLi's technology and secures a long-term domestic supply.' alkaLi's patented EC² process combines Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), concentration, and final conversion into a single streamlined system. Compared to conventional methods, EC² offers: · Up to 50% lower capital and operating costs · Modular, pre-engineered systems for rapid global deployment · AI-optimized performance for real-time control and predictive maintenance · Reduced environmental footprint and streamlined permitting · Feedwater flexibility – including geothermal brines, battery recycling, and produced water sources Gradiant invites prospective customers, partners, and investors to connect with alkaLi to explore how this breakthrough platform can accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Gradiant Announces World's First Fully Integrated Lithium Production Facility from Oilfield Produced Water
Boston, United States: Pennsylvania Plant to Begin Commercial Production of Battery-Grade Lithium by Early 2026; Long-term offtake agreement secured with U.S. battery manufacturer Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and resource recovery, announced today that its lithium business, alkaLi, will design, build, own, and operate a commercial lithium production facility in the Marcellus Shale Formation of Pennsylvania. This site is the world's first to Extract, Concentrate, and Convert (EC²) lithium in a fully integrated, end-to-end process from oilfield produced water. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: alkaLi's commercial lithium production facility in the Marcellus Shale Formation of Pennsylvania is the world's first to Extract, Concentrate, and Convert (EC²) lithium in a fully integrated, end-to-end process from oilfield produced water. This announcement builds on last year's launch of alkaLi's EC² platform, which guarantees a minimum 95% lithium recovery at customer sites—empowering producers to deliver battery-grade lithium carbonate faster, cheaper, and more sustainably. Gradiant's alkaLi owns and operates the Pennsylvania facility—including equipment, land, water and mineral rights, and permits. This vertically integrated model secures long-term U.S. lithium supply while avoiding the permitting and ownership delays that often stall critical mineral projects. Currently in testing, the system has already proven key benchmarks: 97% lithium recovery from produced water and 99.5% purity for battery-grade lithium carbonate. Full commercial operations are on track for early 2026. In a major commercial achievement, alkaLi has signed a multi-year offtake agreement to supply up to 5,000 metric tonnes annually of battery-grade lithium carbonate to a U.S. lithium-ion battery manufacturer for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). The deal affirms strong market demand and the commercial readiness of alkaLi's solution. alkaLi offers multiple models for partners and customers: Deploy the EC² solution to lithium producers Design, build and operate integrated systems for partners Produce and sell lithium from alkaLi-owned assets 'We now have a fully operational lithium production asset in the U.S. that proves what EC² can deliver,' said Anurag Bajpayee, CEO of Gradiant. 'This isn't a concept—it's a live facility demonstrating that clean, domestic lithium production is both viable and scalable. Our goal isn't to compete with customers, but to empower them—and the broader industry—to meet surging demand for battery-grade lithium and accelerate the clean energy transition. This strategic investment in the Marcellus Shale, which could supply 50% of U.S. lithium demand, validates the maturity of alkaLi's technology and secures a long-term domestic supply.' alkaLi's patented EC² process combines Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), concentration, and final conversion into a single streamlined system. Compared to conventional methods, EC² offers: Up to 50% lower capital and operating costs Modular, pre-engineered systems for rapid global deployment AI-optimized performance for real-time control and predictive maintenance Reduced environmental footprint and streamlined permitting Feedwater flexibility – including geothermal brines, battery recycling, and produced water sources Gradiant invites prospective customers, partners, and investors to connect with alkaLi to explore how this breakthrough platform can accelerate the global transition to clean energy. About alkaLi alkaLi is pioneering the future of critical mineral recovery to power the clean energy transition. A spin-out of Gradiant and headquartered in Boston, alkaLi combines deep expertise in advanced water and wastewater treatment with next-generation innovation in mineral extraction. Its breakthrough EC² solution enables efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective production of battery-grade lithium and other essential elements. Backed by significant investment and a proven track record, alkaLi is at the forefront of revolutionizing critical mineral supply for a sustainable future. Learn more at About Gradiant Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. 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4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Gradiant Announces World's First Fully Integrated Lithium Production Facility from Oilfield Produced Water
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and resource recovery, announced today that its lithium business, alkaLi, will design, build, own, and operate a commercial lithium production facility in the Marcellus Shale Formation of Pennsylvania. This site is the world's first to Extract, Concentrate, and Convert (EC²) lithium in a fully integrated, end-to-end process from oilfield produced water. This announcement builds on last year's launch of alkaLi's EC² platform, which guarantees a minimum 95% lithium recovery at customer sites—empowering producers to deliver battery-grade lithium carbonate faster, cheaper, and more sustainably. Gradiant's alkaLi owns and operates the Pennsylvania facility—including equipment, land, water and mineral rights, and permits. This vertically integrated model secures long-term U.S. lithium supply while avoiding the permitting and ownership delays that often stall critical mineral projects. Currently in testing, the system has already proven key benchmarks: 97% lithium recovery from produced water and 99.5% purity for battery-grade lithium carbonate. Full commercial operations are on track for early 2026. In a major commercial achievement, alkaLi has signed a multi-year offtake agreement to supply up to 5,000 metric tonnes annually of battery-grade lithium carbonate to a U.S. lithium-ion battery manufacturer for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). The deal affirms strong market demand and the commercial readiness of alkaLi's solution. alkaLi offers multiple models for partners and customers: Deploy the EC² solution to lithium producers Design, build and operate integrated systems for partners Produce and sell lithium from alkaLi-owned assets 'We now have a fully operational lithium production asset in the U.S. that proves what EC² can deliver,' said Anurag Bajpayee, CEO of Gradiant. 'This isn't a concept—it's a live facility demonstrating that clean, domestic lithium production is both viable and scalable. Our goal isn't to compete with customers, but to empower them—and the broader industry—to meet surging demand for battery-grade lithium and accelerate the clean energy transition. This strategic investment in the Marcellus Shale, which could supply 50% of U.S. lithium demand, validates the maturity of alkaLi's technology and secures a long-term domestic supply.' alkaLi's patented EC² process combines Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), concentration, and final conversion into a single streamlined system. Compared to conventional methods, EC² offers: Up to 50% lower capital and operating costs Modular, pre-engineered systems for rapid global deployment AI-optimized performance for real-time control and predictive maintenance Reduced environmental footprint and streamlined permitting Feedwater flexibility – including geothermal brines, battery recycling, and produced water sources Gradiant invites prospective customers, partners, and investors to connect with alkaLi to explore how this breakthrough platform can accelerate the global transition to clean energy. About alkaLi alkaLi is pioneering the future of critical mineral recovery to power the clean energy transition. A spin-out of Gradiant and headquartered in Boston, alkaLi combines deep expertise in advanced water and wastewater treatment with next-generation innovation in mineral extraction. Its breakthrough EC² solution enables efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective production of battery-grade lithium and other essential elements. Backed by significant investment and a proven track record, alkaLi is at the forefront of revolutionizing critical mineral supply for a sustainable future. Learn more at About Gradiant Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Learn more at
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14-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Gradiant Leads Sustainable Water Solutions For The Data Centers Powering AI
BOSTON, May 14 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater solutions, has been awarded two new contracts by leading technology companies to design and deploy sustainable water solutions at new data centers in the United States and Indo-Pacific. These facilities—critical to powering AI and cloud infrastructure—are increasingly located in some of the most water-stressed regions in the world. Gradiant's solutions will enable these developments to meet aggressive sustainability goals while minimizing their impact on local water resources and communities. The projects underscore Gradiant's growing role as the go-to water partner for the world's most important AI infrastructure owners and operators.
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Gradiant Leads Sustainable Water Solutions for the Data Centers Powering AI
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2025-- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater solutions, has been awarded two new contracts by leading technology companies to design and deploy sustainable water solutions at new data centers in the United States and Indo-Pacific. These facilities—critical to powering AI and cloud infrastructure—are increasingly located in some of the most water-stressed regions in the world. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Gradiant is deploying sustainable water solutions for new AI-powered data centers in the U.S. and Indo-Pacific. Gradiant's solutions will enable these developments to meet aggressive sustainability goals while minimizing their impact on local water resources and communities. The projects underscore Gradiant's growing role as the go-to water partner for the world's most important AI infrastructure owners and operators. As the world accelerates toward an AI-first future, data centers—the invisible engines powering cloud computing, AI, and global connectivity—are emerging as both drivers of innovation and major consumers of water. An average 100-megawatt data center in the U.S. uses as much water each day as 6,500 households. Globally, data center water use is projected to more than double by 2030, reaching 1,200 billion liters annually. Many of these new sites are being built in water-scarce regions such as the U.S. Southwest, the Middle East, and Australia—driven by proximity to energy, land, and local incentives. With growing regulatory pressure and environmental scrutiny, water strategy has become mission-critical. 'In today's climate reality, building a data center without a water strategy is not an option,' said Anurag Bajpayee, CEO of Gradiant. 'These facilities are as thirsty as they are power hungry. Our clients are asking how to eliminate wastewater, how to operate in drought-prone regions without harming local communities, and how to do it all while scaling AI infrastructure at lightning speed.' Gradiant is uniquely positioned to help data center owners and operators meet this moment. With a full-stack technology portfolio and deep expertise in complex industrial water, the company delivers complete site-wide peace of mind. Gradiant's solutions include: 'Only Gradiant can deliver complete site-wide peace of mind—a fully integrated and holistic solution that unites process technology, AI, and chemicals through a single trusted partner,' said Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant. 'Our customers no longer need to coordinate across multiple parties. With Gradiant, they gain a single, trusted partner optimizing every drop of water across their operations. This is water innovation without compromise.' Gradiant's technologies are helping data centers operate in the harshest conditions—without compromising sustainability or performance. As the digital economy accelerates, Gradiant is enabling what's possible for water in tech infrastructure. About Gradiant Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,300 employees worldwide. Learn more at View source version on CONTACT: Corporate Contact Felix Wang Gradiant, Global Head of Brand [email protected] KEYWORD: AUSTRALIA NORTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE UNITED STATES MIDDLE EAST UNITED KINGDOM AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES OTHER ENERGY UTILITIES OTHER TECHNOLOGY NATURAL RESOURCES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENVIRONMENT ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY SOURCE: Gradiant Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/13/2025 09:50 AM/DISC: 05/13/2025 09:51 AM
