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Halliburton and GeoFrame Energy Join Forces to Power America’s Green Lithium Future

June 1, 2025, Houston – In a groundbreaking leap toward energy sustainability, two industry giants Halliburton and GeoFrame Energy have officially teamed up to unlock the untapped potential of green lithium extraction from geothermal brine in East Texas' Smackover Formation.
This is not just another contract. It is a technological pivot and a symbol of energy transformation, blending geothermal expertise, innovative Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), and a vision of clean energy independence for the United States.

⚙️ A Lithium Revolution Buried Beneath Our Feet

Under this contract, Halliburton will design and construct the first phase of demonstration wells, laying the groundwork for a major lithium production project. Work begins in late 2025, and this could mark a seismic shift in America’s push for domestic battery-grade lithium carbonate.

Why is this so crucial? Because lithium is the heartbeat of clean tech — powering electric vehicles, grid-scale batteries, and a greener future. Yet, the U.S. imports most of its supply. GeoFrame Energy’s East Texas Project is about to change that.


🔋 Turning Geothermal Brine Into Battery Gold

"GeoFrame Energy’s East Texas Project will lead the U.S. in domestic lithium production," said Bruce Cutright, CEO of GeoFrame Energy. But what sets this project apart is its dual-purpose innovation: geothermal brine will be used both for lithium extraction and renewable electricity generation via zero-emission binary cycle generators.

Yes, you heard that right — this project will power itself using geothermal energy and even sell the excess to the grid. That’s a carbon-neutral lithium plant, offering a glimpse into how critical minerals can be mined without environmental compromise.


🔩 Halliburton’s Century of Experience Meets a New Age

Halliburton isn’t new to this terrain. With over 100 years of experience, including decades of work in the Smackover Formation, Halliburton is perfectly positioned to guide this transformative project through its well design, construction, and eventual full-scale field development.

According to Duane Sherritt, Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions at Halliburton, this partnership is a milestone in the company’s growing role in energy transition technologies. From oil wells to lithium brine — Halliburton’s playbook is evolving fast.


🌍 A Blueprint for Responsible Lithium Mining

GeoFrame Energy’s approach redefines the term “mining.” This is not your typical lithium extraction site. No open pits. No massive water consumption. Instead, the project offers a closed-loop system, integrating renewable power and minimizing environmental impact.

This is the future of responsible mining — and East Texas may just become the birthplace of a global model.


🚀 Why This Matters

This collaboration could change the game for:

EV Battery Supply Chains – Ensuring U.S. supply of battery-grade lithium carbonate.
Energy Security – Reducing reliance on foreign imports.
Sustainability Goals – Proving that extraction and environmental stewardship can coexist.
Geothermal Innovation – Demonstrating how geothermal brine can do much more than produce heat.


🔗 What Comes Next?

As Halliburton engineers gear up to break ground in late 2025, all eyes will be on this East Texas lithium project — not only for its technical feats but also for its climate leadership.

From well construction to DLE optimization, this partnership is more than a commercial contract — it’s a visionary alliance aiming to redefine how energy resources are developed, extracted, and delivered.


💬 Final Thoughts from Alphaxioms

At Alphaxioms, we see this as a clear signal that the future of geothermal is not just heat — it’s power, it’s lithium, it’s life. As global demand for lithium skyrockets and geothermal technologies evolve, collaborations like this will shape the energy landscape of tomorrow.


Follow Alphaxioms for more insights on geothermal innovations, lithium technologies, and clean energy breakthroughs.
Let’s champion the pioneers shaping the future  sustainably.

Source: Alphaxioms


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