EnergyX to Build New Lithium Plant at TexAmericas Center

EnergyX, a clean energy company, announced today it will build its Project Lonestar Lithium Demonstration Plant at the TexAmericas Center in Texarkana, Texas. The move marks a major step forward for the U.S. domestic lithium supply and is expected to bring new high-skilled jobs to the region.

A Texas Strategic Choice for Clean Energy

The TexAmericas Center was selected for this landmark project because of its competitive advantages as a major industrial park. It offers a multimodal transportation hub, access to a skilled local workforce, and competitive operating costs.

"This project represents a new chapter for the Texarkana region," said Teague Egan, Founder & CEO of EnergyX. "We are turning a former defense property and military base into a hub for America’s clean energy future."

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Texarkana-Area Jobs and Opportunities

EnergyX, which uses its LiTAS direct lithium extraction technologies, plans to invest approximately $20 million into a 22,000-square-foot facility. This investment is projected to create over 40 new jobs and aligns with EnergyX's commitment to the community.

• The expansion will bring:
• Competitive wages above industry standards.
• Employee ownership through equity participation.

Inclusive hiring practices for veterans, women, and minority-owned businesses.

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This project also supports the TexAmericas Center's mission to transform into an eco-industrial campus, repurposing existing infrastructure to reduce waste and support cleaner operations.

"EnergyX’s vision aligns with our effort to transform former defense assets into future-focused industry as we build toward an eco-industrial park," said Scott Norton, Executive Director and CEO of TexAmericas Center. "Together, we’re converting historic assets into a high-performing campus that supports energy security, quality jobs, and long-term growth."

 

A Blueprint for the Future

Project Lonestar™ is intended to serve as a blueprint for how the U.S. can secure critical minerals and accelerate the clean energy transition while creating sustainable prosperity for local communities.

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