en.Wedoany.com Reported - Canadian clean technology company NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc. (NESI) has recently reached a key commercialization milestone, with its participating German Central Lithium Plant in Frankfurt officially breaking ground. The processing plant is part of Vulcan Energy's "Lionheart Project."
Located in the Höchst Industrial Park, the facility is positioned as a crucial link in Europe's next-generation battery material supply chain. The project will deploy NESI's NORSCAND® electrolysis technology to convert lithium chloride into battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate, with a designed annual production capacity of 24,000 tonnes, capable of supporting battery production for nearly 500,000 electric vehicles per year.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Hesse Minister-President Boris Rhein and Frankfurt Mayor Mike Josef, reflecting Germany's strategic intent to strengthen domestic lithium resource supply. Vulcan Energy has already made the final investment decision and secured €2.2 billion in financing in December 2025, targeting the commencement of commercial operations in the second half of 2028.
The Central Lithium Plant also serves as the downstream processing hub for Vulcan's integrated renewable lithium extraction and refining operations, combining geothermal lithium extraction with electrochemical refining to build a lower-carbon battery material production system.
NESI President and CEO Jeremy Moulson stated: "This groundbreaking is an important validation of our electrochemical technology platform for clean battery material processing." He also noted that integrating the NORSCAND® process into the Lionheart Project places NESI at the forefront of Europe's rapidly growing lithium and battery materials industry.
Vulcan Energy Managing Director and CEO Cris Moreno said: "The Central Lithium Plant is a decisive step towards creating the world's first integrated sustainable lithium and renewable energy enterprise. The collaboration with NESI will ensure high-purity lithium output while maintaining the low environmental impact standards essential for the future battery value chain."
As global demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to rise, the partnership between the two parties highlights the value of innovative electrochemical technology in promoting cleaner, localized battery supply chains.
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