This first-of-its-kind project aims to produce 2,000 tons per annum (tpa) of battery-grade lithium carbonate, with commissioning and start of production planned for late 2027.

This agreement combines Aramco's deep subsurface expertise, honed over decades of exploration and operations, along with NEDA's integrated pre-treatment, direct lithium extraction (DLE), and carbonation technology portfolio, housed under NESR's LiThara™ platform. LiThara™ modular solutions are designed to condition brine feedstock and extract lithium in a single, integrated process, enabling rapid, scalable deployment. This approach offers competitive operating costs and ensures that the production of battery-grade lithium carbonate meets the fast-growing demand of the global energy transition.

The project also builds on NESR's regional subsurface and field operations experience across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.