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Vulcan Lionheart Downstream Lithium Processing Plant

Sector: Geothermal • Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Source: ThinkGeoEnergy

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Construction of a downstream lithium processing plant in Frankfurt, Germany, for converting lithium chloride extracted from geothermal brine into lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) through electrolysis. The plant is part of the Lionheart project, which aims to produce 24,000 tonnes of LHM annually, co-produce renewable power and heat, and support electric vehicle battery production.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Geothermal, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Manufacturing (Industrial), Automotive
Location
Frankfurt, Germany
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
ThinkGeoEnergy

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The project “Vulcan Lionheart Downstream Lithium Processing Plant” is an infrastructure initiative in the Geothermal sector, located in Frankfurt, Germany. Taiyo aggregates data on it from ThinkGeoEnergy.

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Construction of a downstream lithium processing plant in Frankfurt, Germany, for converting lithium chloride extracted from geothermal brine into lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) through electrolysis. The plant is part of the Lionheart project, which aims to produce 24,000 tonnes of LHM annually, co-produce renewable power and heat, and support electric vehicle battery production.

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Germany

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Frankfurt

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Geothermal, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Manufacturing (Industrial), Automotive

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2026-05-08

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