Standard Lithium presents plans for first commercial production at South West Arkansas in 2029
SLI•Standard Lithium targets first commercial production at South West Arkansas in 2029, with annual capacity of 22,500 tonnes of lithium carbonate. It is targeting a final investment decision and construction start by year-end 2026, with about $1.1 billion in debt financing and a $225 million federal grant supporting construction.
1. Project plans
Standard Lithium targets a final investment decision and construction start at South West Arkansas by year-end 2026, followed by first commercial production in 2029. The project is designed for annual production of 22,500 tonnes of lithium carbonate; its financing process targets roughly $1.1 billion in debt, and a $225 million federal grant supports construction. Offtake agreements with LG Energy Solution and Trafigura exceed 80% of total capacity.
2. Franklin project
A preliminary economic assessment for Franklin estimates annual lithium carbonate capacity of 70,000 tonnes, with potential first production in the early 2030s.
