Who we are

Standard Lithium has been a leading lithium developer in the Smackover Formation region since 2018 with a vision to produce Made-In-USA battery-quality lithium to power America's energy transition. Equinor aligns with this vision as a global energy leader, delivering safe and reliable energy to help power American society for nearly 40 years. Together, Smackover Lithium is a joint venture committed to developing top tier lithium brine projects that utilize state-of-the-art technology to secure the future of sustainably sourced domestic lithium in the United States.

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What We Do

Smackover Lithium is developing two, world-class lithium brine project areas in the Smackover Formation: South West Arkansas and East Texas. We apply Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) technology to filter lithium from brine and produce battery-quality lithium compounds. We are on track to be the first to build a commercial scale DLE facility in North America.

Direct Lithium Extraction

Our Portfolio

Located in the Smackover Formation, our projects are the highest-grade lithium brine prospects known in North America. One hundred years of resource development, over 60 years of commercial brine operations, and the highest reported lithium in brine values¹ in North America make the Smackover a promising lithium production powerhouse with room to scale.

South West Arkansas East Texas

1. Standard Lithium’s East Texas Drilling Program Delivers New Highest Confirmed Grade Lithium Brine in North America :: Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI)

Joint Venture Highlights

2018

Standard Lithium enters the Smackover Formation.

2020

Standard Lithium produces battery-quality lithium using DLE technology.

2024

Equinor and Standard Lithium form Smackover Lithium, to advance and de-risk projects.

2025

Standard Lithium and Equinor received $225 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy for Phase 1 of South West Arkansas project.

2028

Smackover Lithium targeting production of battery-quality lithium carbonate from the South West Arkansas project.

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Community

We are dedicated to enhancing the prosperity of the communities where we live and work. This commitment starts with creating opportunities by employing local talent, supporting small businesses, improving infrastructure, and investing in the local economy