MECS, Inc., a subsidiary of Elessent Clean Technologies (Elessent), announced being contracted for the provision of a MECS® sulfuric acid facility by Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC). The new sulfuric acid facility with a capacity of 3,000 metric tons per day (MTPD) will feature MECS® HRS technology to capture waste heat for steam generation, which will be converted into carbon-free energy.
The new plant will be constructed at the Thacker Pass operation of Lithium Americas, which is North America's largest lithium carbonate processing plant and is fully permitted for construction.
Nevada has become a very important source of lithium for the U.S., as the country's leaders are making plans to stop importing lithium. As the need to move away from fossil fuels continues to grow, more and more people are buying electric vehicles (EVs) to help with the energy transition.
To make EV batteries, lithium and other raw materials like cobalt and nickel are needed, along with other materials like copper and zinc. The MECS® sulfuric acid technology delivers sulfuric acid for processing raw materials for batteries while making sure that site emissions are kept under the tightest control possible.
"We are thrilled to be working with Lithium Americas and EXP on this project. It is very exciting to be part of such a monumental project in the United States that has the potential to make a global impact on the battery metal supply chain. Throughout the planning process our team has been cognizant of environmental preservation, and we want Thacker Pass to be the prototype for environmental stewardship for other projects of this nature. We have worked closely with Lithium Americas to ensure maximum efficiency so they can meet industry growth needs while prioritizing carbon reduction initiatives," said Eli Ben-Shoshan, CEO of Elessent.
(Source – Business Wire)
About Elessent Clean Technologies
Elessent Clean Technologies is the world leader in process technologies that drive carbon neutrality and sustainability in the metal, chemical, fertilizer, and oil refining industries, with a strong commitment to customer support. It offers substantial global expertise in essential applications such as MECS® sulfuric acid production, BELCO® wet scrubbing, STRATCO® alkylation, and IsoTherming® hydroprocessing. The company's goal is to make the world a better place by making clean alternatives to traditional industrial processes.