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lithium infinity

Redefining The Future Of Energy With Revolutionary Lithium Extraction

Welcome To Lithium Infinity LLC (Lihytech)​

Lithium Infinity (Lihytech) is a spinout from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia.​

Founded in 2021, the company has received investments from Ma’aden, the national mining company of Saudi Arabia, and KAUST Innovation Venture (KIV).

Value-Creation Mission

The transportation sector worldwide, particularly the automotive industry, is progressively shifting toward electrification. ​

As a Saudi-based company, our 2024-28 mission is to scaleup our innovative Direct Lithium Extraction technology to secure the battery-grade lithium necessary for the 300,000 electric vehicles that the Kingdom aims to produce by 2030.​

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INNOVATIVE. SUSTAINABLE. SCALABLE.

BREAKTHROUGH Technology

BREAKTHROUGH Technology

The only Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology capable of extracting lithium from harsh brines having magnesium/lithium molar ratios of up to 3258 and lithium concentration as low as ~0.15 mM (i.e., 1 ppm), a feat beyond the reach of any other DLE technology.​

BESPOKE SOLUTIONS​

BESPOKE SOLUTIONS​

Every brine possess unique characteristics, and every resource has distinctive socio-economic parameters.​ With world-class research facilities (thanks to KAUST), we adapt our proprietary LLTO and DMFC technologies to address such complexities and provide the best techno-economic results for each resource.​
Resource Maximization

Resource Maximization

By leveraging domestic feedstock such as produced water from oilfields, geothermal resources, and desalination plants, our technology provides a compelling alternative to traditional extraction methods that rely on large evaporation ponds and intensive mining operations, which consume vast land and water resources.​

Lithium Extraction

Lithium Infinity is redefining lithium extraction with sustainable, scalable methods, using low-grade brines and billions of tons of water to meet global demand efficiently.

1.

Conventional DLe

aTraditional extraction methods harm the environment, emitting CO2 and damaging ecosystems. Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technologies are a more sustainable option.

2.

Competing DLE

Emerging DLE technologies often lack commercial viability, particularly for low-concentration brine sources. The industry needs scalable, efficient solutions to meet growing demand.

3.

Our Approach

Lithium Infinity extracts lithium from low-grade geothermal and oilfield brines, using 10 billion tones of produced water annually to aim for 2.5 million tones of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) production.

Solutions for Tomorrow

Lithium is the cornerstone of the clean energy revolution, and Lithium Infinity is making sure this vital resource is available in a sustainable way. Our innovative extraction process supplies high-grade lithium to a variety of industries including:

Electric Vehicles

Enabling the next generation of EV batteries.

Energy Storage

Supporting reliable, long-term renewable energy storage solutions.

Consumer Electronics

Providing high-quality lithium for everyday devices.

Technology

The Science​

Our innovative technology has been developed by world-class scientists and researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). This cutting-edge solutions have garnered attention from subject-matter experts and recognition from reputable scientific publications, highlighting its effectiveness and transformative potential.​

Pilot Plant​

Our state-of-the art 10,000 ft2 pilot plant is located at KAUST Research and Technology Park (KRTP) and began operation in 2024. The plant received and successfully processed oilfields produced water, extracting battery-grade lithium with promising economics.

Field Demonstration

Our field demonstration units, under construction, will be mounted on 40 ft mobile containers that can be deployed and re-deployed at various sites to assess the techno-economic feasibility and further finetune the extraction process based on the specific characteristics of the potential asset.

Founders

ADVISORY BOARD​

TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL ​