EnergyX Secures Site Control at TexAmericas Center

TexAmericas Center is helping position Northeast Texas as a growing hub for battery materials manufacturing following the announcement of a proposed joint venture between EnergyX and Wildcat Discovery Technologies.

The companies are exploring plans for a commercial-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material manufacturing facility at TexAmericas Center, just west of Texarkana, Texas. EnergyX has secured site control for about 330 acres at the industrial park while it evaluates the project.

The proposed development remains in the planning stages and is subject to financing, approvals, development milestones, and EnergyX exercising its option to purchase the property.

Project Could Represent $500 Million Investment

EnergyX has already invested about $20 million in its demonstration-scale lithium project at TexAmericas Center. The larger facility under consideration could represent an investment of approximately $500 million.

Wildcat’s involvement would depend on EnergyX moving forward with the commercial-scale project.

According to the companies, the proposed facility would manufacture LFP cathode active material, a key component used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, drones, defense applications, and other advanced technologies. Initial production could reach about 15,000 metric tons annually, with room for future expansion.

Building a Domestic Battery Supply Chain

The facility would be located near EnergyX’s Project Lonestar lithium operation and the Red River Army Depot. By producing lithium and cathode materials in the same region, the companies aim to strengthen domestic battery supply chains and reduce dependence on overseas suppliers.

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Pilot-scale operations are already underway. EnergyX is producing lithium carbonate at TexAmericas Center, while Wildcat manufactures cathode materials in California. Both companies are providing product samples to potential customers in the energy, transportation, and defense sectors.

Why TexAmericas Center Was Chosen

TexAmericas Center officials say the project highlights the importance of having large, development-ready industrial sites equipped with rail service, utilities, permitting support, and other infrastructure needed for advanced manufacturing.

“This shows our property and development platform are well positioned for the kind of advanced manufacturing opportunities companies are evaluating today,” said Eric Voyles, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Development Officer for TexAmericas Center.

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TexAmericas Center said it will continue working with EnergyX, regional partners, and state agencies as the evaluation process moves forward. If approved, the project could further strengthen Northeast Texas’ role in advanced manufacturing, energy technology, and defense-related industries.

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