CTR’s Hell’s Kitchen Lithium and Power project is situated within the heart of one of the largest known geothermal resources in the world. The Salton Sea Geothermal Field in Imperial Valley, California represents a proven and defined geothermal power and mineralized brine resource.
Minimal physical footprint
No open-pit mining or evaporation ponds
No tailings or overseas processing
Fully integrated onsite process
Powered by renewable energy and steam
Near-zero carbon emissions
Staged to deliver 50MW of clean power in 2025
Staged to commence delivery of 25,000 tonnes lithium hydroxide monohydrate in 2025-2026
Estimated capacity of up to 1,100MW power + 300,000 tonnes lithium (LCE) per year
Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area estimated ~600,000 tonnes LCE per year*
Includes rare earth elements (REEs), potassium, zinc, manganese, and rubidium
Geothermal operations have produced clean energy in Imperial County for 40+ years
*NREL Report - May 2021 Techno-Economic Analysis of Lithium Extraction from Geothermal Brines
CTR continues to work closely with the auto, energy and technology sectors.
By aligning with like-minded industry leaders and stakeholders, we aim to reduce the impacts of climate change by developing the world’s first Clean Energy Campus. This ground breaking project will become the benchmark for sustainable and responsible battery manufacturing and recycling.
