Vulcan Energy Selects ABB for Lionheart Lithium Project Electrification

Vulcan Energy chose ABB as the main electrical services provider for its Lionheart project. The agreement, valued at over $50 million USD (€46 million), will support lithium production in Germany's Upper Rhine region. ABB will construct the electrical infrastructure for Vulcan's Landau lithium extraction plant and the Central Lithium Plant in Industriepark Höchst. The project aims to become one of Europe's first integrated lithium extraction and renewable energy production sites. Lionheart anticipates producing 24,000 tons of lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) annually. This output could supply batteries for approximately 500,000 electric vehicles each year. Vulcan's integrated approach combines lithium extraction with the generation of 275 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity and 560 GWh of heat. This supports both industrial operations and broader sustainable energy goals. Vulcan secured ten-year lithium supply agreements starting in 2028 with Stellantis and LG Corp. Construction, fully funded by a $2.56 billion USD package, is set to begin immediately. Full operation is expected within two and a half years. ABB's technology will ensure reliable and sustainable electrical operations for the project.