Standard Lithium Ltd.
About
Standard Lithium is a "leading near-commercial lithium development company with a portfolio of projects in progress." Its flagship projects, Phase 1A Project and the South West Arkansas Project, are located in southwestern Arkansas in the Smackover Formation region. Standard Lithium is focused on producing lithium from brine using direct lithium extraction.
News
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 18, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including elevated reviews for solar and wind projects in the U.S.
Smackover Sees Record Lithium Brine Concentration in SWA Project Area
Sampling of brine from the Lester well showed a lithium concentration of more than 600 mg/L, Standard Lithium said.
GM Joins Exxon, Chevron in Smackover Lithium Hunt
General Motors startup EnergyX purchased 35,000 acres in the Smackover Formation, where Exxon Mobil and Chevron have received made acquisitions.
Chevron Enters US Lithium Sector with Smackover Acreage Deals
One leasehold position in the Smackover Formation was acquired from TerraVolta Resources, while the other was acquired from East Texas Natural Resources, Chevron says.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of June 6, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a record $2.2 trillion in global clean energy investments.
Standard Lithium, Telescope Successfully Convert Battery Materials
Samples of Standard Lithium and Telescope Innovation’s lithium sulfide have been shipped to solid-state battery companies in Asia and North America for ongoing testing and validation purposes, Standard says.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of May 30, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a move by the Trump administration to fast-track geothermal projects.
A Critical Time in the Critical Minerals Space
The Trump administration is trying to position direct lithium extraction, deepsea mining and battery materials-focused companies to grow domestic resources and loosen China’s grip on the global supply chain.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of April 25, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including new technology intendent to help strengthen the U.S. battery materials supply chain.
Smackover Lithium Designated as Priority Critical Mineral Project
Smackover Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium and Equinor, aims to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from lithium-rich brine in the Smackover Formation in Arkansas.
Barrell Energy Raises Funds to Deepen Smackover Footprint
Barrell Energy said it plans to increase its portfolio company Barrell Lithium’s leasehold to approximately 40,000 acres within the Smackover play.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of March 14, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a record-breaking year for solar capacity additions.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Jan. 31, 2025)
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Standard Lithium, Equinor Win $225MM DOE Grant for Lithium Project
Equinor and Standard Lithium aim to reach a final investment decision on its South West Arkansas lithium project in the Smackover Formation by year-end 2025.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Dec. 20, 2024)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including billions of dollars in loan awards from the U.S. Department of Energy.