使用油田废物的锂厂在得克萨斯州Joaquin开工,创造就业机会,刺激经济,对环境的影响最小。 A lithium plant using oilfield waste opens in Joaquin, Texas, creating jobs and boosting the economy with minimal environmental impact.

德克萨斯州华金市的一座锂提取设施破土动工，标志着该镇在关键矿产领域的首次大规模开发。 A lithium extraction facility broke ground in Joaquin, Texas, marking the town’s first large-scale development in the critical minerals sector. 该项目是 " 选择水解决方案 " 和 " 马里亚纳矿产公司 " 的共同努力,将对现有油田基础设施进行重新利用,以便从生产的水中提取锂,避免新的钻井或采矿活动。 The project, a joint effort by Select Water Solutions and Mariana Minerals, will repurpose existing oilfield infrastructure to extract lithium from produced water, avoiding new drilling or mining. 2025年7月开始施工,预计2027年1月开始运营。 Construction begins in July 2025, with operations expected to start in January 2027. 该设施将创造200多个建筑工作岗位和50多个常任职位,每年为当地经济贡献4 000万美元,运作至少20年,环境影响最小。 The facility will create over 200 construction jobs and more than 50 permanent positions, contribute $40 million annually to the local economy, and operate for at least 20 years with minimal environmental impact. 现场监测将确保遵守国家条例,各公司计划与当地学校合作,进行STEM教育和实习。 On-site monitoring will ensure compliance with state regulations, and companies plan to partner with local schools for STEM education and internships. 居民可以询问问题与锂@selectwater.com联系,预计2025年晚些时候会发出许可通知。 Residents can contact lithium@selectwater.com with questions, and a permit notification is expected later in 2025.