Avonlea Environmental Technologies celebrates success of Lithium Cavitek pilot plant

After one month of continuous operation, the innovative mineral extraction system has exceeded performance expectations, marking a transformative milestone for domestic lithium and critical mineral production in the US.

Located at Kendra II’s Springville WMG 123 Facility, the ACCELi Cavitek pilot plant processed thousands of litres of wastewater brine daily from the Marcellus Shale Formation’s natural gas operations. Utilising proprietary hydrodynamic cavitation technology, the system efficiently extracts lithium, strontium, magnesium, calcium, and barium from brine that would otherwise be discarded. Initial data indicates recovery rates and product purity appear excellent, with detailed results to be published following independent verification by Montrose Environmental Solutions.

The Marcellus Shale Formation holds lithium-rich brine capable of meeting up to 40% of current US lithium demand. Avonlea’s ACCELi technology positions Pennsylvania as a cornerstone of America’s clean energy transition, offering a scalable solution to reduce reliance on foreign mineral imports.

Douglas Brett, President of Avonlea Environmental Technologies, said:

“This pilot demonstrates the ACCELi system’s ability to deliver commercially viable, environmentally responsible mineral extraction. The results not only validate our technology but also underscore the potential for Pennsylvania to lead in critical mineral innovation.”

Ken Scavone of Kendra II added:

“This process is a cheaper and greener way to handle getting rid of produced water,” highlighting the dual environmental and economic benefits of the ACCELi approach.

Avonlea and Kendra II have agreed in principle to enter into an arrangement to work together to develop this opportunity across Pennsylvania and to evaluate other opportunities in Texas. Avonlea plans to build out the ACCELi lithium modular commercial-scale processing equipment in Pennsylvania centralising US operations there.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/environment-sustainability/16052025/avonlea-environmental-technologies-celebrates-success-of-lithium-cavitek-pilot-plant/