This is a real project, with real momentum

TVL is progressing rapidly through planning, partnerships, and funding stages. From feedstock agreements to engineering milestones, we are on track to deliver the UK’s flagship lithium refinery.
Project Commencement
New Critical Minerals Strategy recognises Teesside's processing strength and sets bold domestic lithium supply goals.

As the UK's flagship lithium refinery project, TVL is advancing at pace to meet this demand, with proven midstream expertise and strategic partnerships positioned to deliver the domestic capacity the nation needs.

Q1 2025
Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Underway
The project enters a crucial phase as the FEED process begins, refining design specifications and validating key technical solutions.
Q2 2025
Release of Interim FEED Study (IFS)
Key design and engineering data is consolidated and shared with partners, laying the foundation for final project decisions.
Q1 2026
FEED Completion & Final Investment Decision (FID)
Engineering design is finalised. With risk assessments and commercial terms in place, the project moves into execution.
Mid 2026
Site Preparation Begins
Groundwork and utility setup commence, paving the way for large-scale construction activities.
H2 2026
Major Construction of Train 1 Begins
Structural and process infrastructure development kicks off as Train 1 enters active construction.
H2 2027
Mechanical Completion
All systems, structures, and components are installed, ready for final integration and testing.
Early 2028
Commissioning & First Production
Operational readiness checks are completed. TVL enters production, marking a major milestone in Europe's battery materials supply chain.
This is more than a refinery

It’s the foundation of Europe’s clean energy future.

Made in Teesside, built for tomorrow.