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Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) is in the advanced stages of developing a battery-grade direct lithium extraction and conversion facility
About CTR
Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) is a company focused on providing sustainable lithium products and renewable energy solutions. Operating primarily in the United States, CTR serves clients in the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. The company leverages a fully integrated process for lithium recovery, conversion, and production, which is designed to be eco-friendly and efficient. CTR's business model revolves around extracting lithium and generating renewable energy from a single location, specifically the Hell's Kitchen Optimization Plant in Imperial County, California. This approach eliminates the need for offshore processing and minimizes environmental impact. CTR generates revenue by selling lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) products and renewable energy, with an annual output of 25,000 tonnes of LCE and 49.9MW of power. The company is committed to sustainability, utilizing 100% renewable electricity and steam, and aims to contribute to the reduction of climate change impacts.
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- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Imperial, United States
- Sector
- Energy
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