Rock Tech Lithium Partners with GEA for Key Equipment in Guben Lithium Converter
Rock Tech Lithium (RCKTF) has formed a strategic partnership with GEA Group AG to supply crystallization and zero-liquid discharge systems for its Lithium Converter in Guben, Germany. The agreement follows successful test works and will enable the production of 24,000 tons of battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate annually.
The partnership comes after two and a half years of selection, technical specifications, and negotiations. GEA brings extensive process knowledge and market expertise, having supplied technology for multiple lithium projects globally, including facilities in Argentina, South Korea, Europe, and Australia.
The formal contract signing is pending the project's Final Investment Decision (FID), with technical and commercial terms already agreed upon. The collaboration aims to establish an automated, continuously operating Lithium Converter in Europe, marking a significant step in Rock Tech's vision to supply the electric vehicle and battery industry with sustainable, locally produced Lithium.
Rock Tech Lithium (RCKTF) ha formato una partnership strategica con GEA Group AG per fornire sistemi di cristallizzazione e di scarico zero liquidi per il suo Convertitore di Litio a Guben, Germania. L'accordo segue i test di successo e consentirà la produzione di 24.000 tonnellate di idrossido di litio monoidrato di grado batteria all'anno.
La partnership arriva dopo due anni e mezzo di selezione, specifiche tecniche e negoziazioni. GEA porta una vasta conoscenza dei processi e competenze di mercato, avendo fornito tecnologia per diversi progetti di litio a livello globale, comprese strutture in Argentina, Corea del Sud, Europa e Australia.
La firma del contratto formale è in attesa della Decisione Finale di Investimento (FID) del progetto, con termini tecnici e commerciali già concordati. La collaborazione mira a stabilire un Convertitore di Litio automatizzato e in funzionamento continuo in Europa, segnando un passo significativo nella visione di Rock Tech di fornire all'industria dei veicoli elettrici e delle batterie litio sostenibile, prodotto localmente.
Rock Tech Lithium (RCKTF) ha formado una asociación estratégica con GEA Group AG para suministrar sistemas de cristalización y descarga de líquidos cero para su Convertidor de Litio en Guben, Alemania. El acuerdo sigue a trabajos de prueba exitosos y permitirá la producción de 24,000 toneladas de hidróxido de litio monohidratado de grado batería anualmente.
La asociación se produce después de dos años y medio de selección, especificaciones técnicas y negociaciones. GEA aporta un amplio conocimiento de procesos y experiencia en el mercado, habiendo suministrado tecnología para múltiples proyectos de litio a nivel mundial, incluidas instalaciones en Argentina, Corea del Sur, Europa y Australia.
La firma del contrato formal está pendiente de la Decisión Final de Inversión (FID) del proyecto, con términos técnicos y comerciales ya acordados. La colaboración tiene como objetivo establecer un Convertidor de Litio automatizado y en funcionamiento continuo en Europa, marcando un paso significativo en la visión de Rock Tech de suministrar a la industria de vehículos eléctricos y baterías litio sostenible, producido localmente.
Rock Tech Lithium (RCKTF)는 GEA Group AG와 전략적 파트너십을 체결하여 독일 구벤에 있는 리튬 변환기를 위한 결정화 및 제로 액체 배출 시스템을 공급합니다. 이 계약은 성공적인 테스트 작업에 이어 체결되었으며, 매년 24,000톤의 배터리 등급 수산화 리튬 일수화물을 생산할 수 있게 됩니다.
파트너십은 2년 반에 걸친 선택, 기술 사양 및 협상 후에 이루어졌습니다. GEA는 아르헨티나, 한국, 유럽 및 호주를 포함한 여러 리튬 프로젝트에 기술을 공급한 경험이 있어 광범위한 프로세스 지식과 시장 전문성을 제공합니다.
정식 계약 서명은 프로젝트의 최종 투자 결정(FID)을 기다리고 있으며, 기술적 및 상업적 조건은 이미 합의되었습니다. 이 협력은 유럽에서 자동화되고 지속적으로 운영되는 리튬 변환기를 구축하는 것을 목표로 하며, Rock Tech의 비전인 전기차 및 배터리 산업에 지속 가능하고 현지에서 생산된 리튬을 공급하는 데 중요한 이정표가 될 것입니다.
Rock Tech Lithium (RCKTF) a formé un partenariat stratégique avec GEA Group AG pour fournir des systèmes de cristallisation et de rejet de liquide zéro pour son Convertisseur de Lithium à Guben, en Allemagne. L'accord fait suite à des travaux de test réussis et permettra la production de 24 000 tonnes d'hydroxyde de lithium monohydraté de qualité batterie chaque année.
Ce partenariat intervient après deux ans et demi de sélection, de spécifications techniques et de négociations. GEA apporte une vaste connaissance des processus et une expertise de marché, ayant fourni des technologies pour plusieurs projets de lithium à l'échelle mondiale, y compris des installations en Argentine, en Corée du Sud, en Europe et en Australie.
La signature du contrat formel est en attente de la Décision Finale d'Investissement (FID) du projet, les termes techniques et commerciaux étant déjà convenus. La collaboration vise à établir un Convertisseur de Lithium automatisé et fonctionnant en continu en Europe, marquant une étape significative dans la vision de Rock Tech de fournir à l'industrie des véhicules électriques et des batteries un lithium durable, produit localement.
Rock Tech Lithium (RCKTF) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit GEA Group AG gebildet, um Kristallisations- und Nullflüssigkeitsentsorgungssysteme für seinen Lithium-Konverter in Guben, Deutschland bereitzustellen. Die Vereinbarung folgt auf erfolgreiche Testarbeiten und ermöglicht die Produktion von 24.000 Tonnen batteriefähigem Lithiumhydroxid-Monohydrat jährlich.
Die Partnerschaft kommt nach zweieinhalb Jahren Auswahl, technischen Spezifikationen und Verhandlungen. GEA bringt umfassendes Prozesswissen und Marktexpertise mit, da sie Technologie für mehrere Lithiumprojekte weltweit geliefert hat, darunter Anlagen in Argentinien, Südkorea, Europa und Australien.
Die formelle Vertragsunterzeichnung steht aus, bis die endgültige Investitionsentscheidung (FID) des Projekts getroffen wird, wobei technische und kommerzielle Bedingungen bereits vereinbart sind. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, einen automatisierten, kontinuierlich betriebenen Lithium-Konverter in Europa zu etablieren, was einen bedeutenden Schritt in der Vision von Rock Tech darstellt, der Elektrofahrzeug- und Batterieindustrie nachhaltig und lokal produziertes Lithium zu liefern.
- Partnership with established global leader GEA Group enhances project credibility
- Successful completion of test works validates technology feasibility
- Large production capacity of 24,000 tons annually of battery-grade LHM
- Advanced automation solutions enable continuous lithium production
- Final Investment Decision (FID) still pending
- Contract not yet formally signed
- Project timeline and costs not disclosed
- Rock Tech Lithium partners with GEA Group AG, a global leader in process technology, to supply crystallization and zero-liquid discharge systems for its Lithium Converter in Guben,
Germany . - Test works are successfully completed, paving the way for the procurement of crystallizers essential for battery-grade lithium hydroxide production.
- Technical and commercial terms are agreed, with the contract's formal signing pending the project's Final Investment Decision (FID).
Following two and a half years of an intensive selection process followed by technical specifications and negotiations, Rock Tech has successfully completed test works with GEA to procure crystallizers essential to produce 24,000 tons of battery-grade LHM annually. This equipment contract is a significant step to establish an automated and continuously operating Lithium Converter in
"Finalizing the commercial and technical contract conditions is a key milestone, ensuring clarity, minimizing risks, and enabling efficient execution. We are pleased to have reached this milestone with such a reputable partner as GEA, establishing a strong foundation for successful collaboration," says Frank Spellier, Rock Tech's Head of Engineering.
The cooperation with GEA ensures that Rock Tech benefits from the company's extensive process knowledge, market expertise, and technical capabilities. In the past few years GEA has contributed to key lithium crystallization projects globally. Among others, GEA supplied technology for a lithium hydroxide plant in
As Rock Tech progresses toward the finalization of the contract, preparations are in place to integrate GEA's high-automation solutions, allowing continuous lithium production at the Guben site.
ABOUT ROCK TECH
Rock Tech's vision is to supply the electric vehicle and battery industry with sustainable, locally produced Lithium, targeting a
ABOUT GEA
GEA is one of the world's largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget are processed with GEA technology. With more than 18,000 employees, the Group generated revenues of about
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