Jakarta \u2014 The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is\nsupporting the implementation of American technology to enhance the\nprocessing of critical lithium minerals from geothermal energy\noperations in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Through a USTDA-funded pilot project, Lilac Solutions, Inc., based in\nCalifornia, will demonstrate its technology at the facility of PT Geo\nDipa Energi (GDE), according to a press release from the United States\nEmbassy in Jakarta on Tuesday, 17 March.<\/p>\n
GDE Chief Executive Officer Yudistian Yunis stated that USTDA support\nrepresents an important step in strengthening Indonesia\u2019s\nself-sufficiency in meeting lithium requirements whilst deepening\nstrategic collaboration with the United States. He assessed that the\ninitiative can support the development of the national battery industry\nand other domestic lithium applications through enhanced value addition\nof renewable resources.<\/p>\n
\u201cLithium is naturally present in geothermal water that has already\nbecome part of existing geothermal operations, so we can create economic\nbenefits for local communities whilst maintaining environmental\nstewardship,\u201d Yunis said.<\/p>\n
He added that USTDA support is expected to accelerate access to US\ninnovation and expertise and open opportunities for collaboration with\nprospective buyers from America. The collaboration is also expected to\nattract further investment and strengthen the long-term scalability of\nthe project.<\/p>\n
According to Yunis, the partnership reflects mutually beneficial\ncooperation, enhances supply chain resilience, and promotes sustainable\nresource management.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, USTDA Deputy Director Thomas R. Hardy stated that the\nfacility will be Indonesia\u2019s first in extracting lithium from geothermal\nbrine. He noted that the project will create a reliable lithium supply\nsource whilst supporting modern technology and energy needs in\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cAmerican security and prosperity depend on access to critical\nminerals from trusted sources,\u201d Hardy said. \u201cThis project highlights the\nvalue of American solutions in building resilient supply chains and\npromoting responsible resource development with our partners in\nIndonesia,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Lilac will implement ion-exchange technology for lithium processing\nat the Dieng geothermal field in Central Java. The technology aims to\ndemonstrate an effective and responsible method of producing\nhigh-quality lithium carbonate.<\/p>\n
USTDA support will also connect GDE with prospective lithium\ncarbonate buyers from the United States. The project is expected to\nattract funding for expansion and open new opportunities for geothermal\ndevelopment in Indonesia and the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n
Lilac Chief Executive Officer Raef Sully stated that USTDA support\ncreates opportunities for American technology companies to compete in\nthe global market. \u201cIndonesia\u2019s geothermal fields hold significant,\nuntapped lithium potential, and this project will demonstrate that\nAmerican ion-exchange technology can optimise it responsibly and at\nscale,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
USTDA is a United States government initiative that supports\ninfrastructure development in developing countries and promotes the\nadoption of American technology solutions. USTDA funds the early\ntechnical stage of projects to accelerate development and help attract\nfinancing and procurement of goods and services from the United\nStates.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ustda-funds-critical-mineral-processing-technology-project-in-indonesia-1773737968", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }