Halliburton Partners with GeoFrame Energy to Launch the U.S.’s First Geothermal-Powered Lithium Extraction Project in East Texas

Halliburton Awarded Lithium Well Project by GeoFrame Energy A Major Step Toward Sustainable Lithium and Geothermal Integration

By: Robert Buluma

In a groundbreaking development for the U.S. energy sector, Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) has been awarded a major contract by GeoFrame Energy for a geothermal and Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) project set to take shape in the Smackover Formation of East Texas. This partnership marks a pivotal moment for both the lithium and geothermal industries, combining innovation, sustainability, and proven engineering expertise.

According to the announcement, Halliburton will plan and design the first demonstration phase wells, with work expected to commence in late 2025. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of America’s domestic lithium production capacity a critical step as global demand for lithium continues to surge due to the rapid growth of electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

“GeoFrame Energy is in an excellent position to capitalize on the current demand for lithium through brine extraction,” said Duane Sherritt, Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions at Halliburton. “Our 100-year legacy of well expertise, coupled with innovation to support new energy projects and decades of experience in the Smackover Formation, make us the best candidate to help support GeoFrame Energy’s vision.”

At the heart of this project lies a bold ambition to establish the first U.S. facility capable of producing battery-grade lithium carbonate directly from geothermal brine in the Smackover Formation. Bruce Cutright, CEO of GeoFrame Energy, emphasized the broader impact of this initiative:

“GeoFrame Energy’s East Texas Project will lead the United States’ domestic lithium production and will be the first to deliver battery-grade lithium carbonate from the Smackover Formation. Halliburton, as a critical member of our team, will support the drilling phase through the construction, design, and operation of the demonstration wells and the expansion into full field development.”

What truly sets this project apart is its commitment to sustainable operations. GeoFrame Energy plans to utilize geothermal brine not just for lithium extraction, but also to generate renewable electricity via zero-emission binary cycle generators. This self-sustaining process will power the lithium carbonate production plant entirely with renewable energy, ensuring a minimal environmental footprint. Additionally, the excess geothermal power generated will be sold to the grid, contributing clean energy to local communities.

This initiative is more than a lithium extraction project — it represents a paradigm shift in how critical minerals can be produced responsibly, integrating renewable energy generation with critical material supply.

About Halliburton Halliburton

Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s leading providers of products and services to the energy industry. With over a century of engineering innovation, the company continues to support global energy transitions through sustainable technologies and low-carbon solutions.

Visit: www.halliburton.com

About GeoFrame Energy

GeoFrame Energy is pioneering green lithium carbonate and geothermal energy production in the United States. Its environmentally responsible lithium extraction technologies in the Smackover Formation are strengthening the domestic lithium supply chain while promoting a clean energy.

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