Social, Economic & Environmental Impact Report - June 2026

As demand for battery materials accelerates across the UK and Europe, Tees Valley Lithium is positioning its Billingham refinery as a strategic project for regional growth, supply chain resilience, and the global energy transition.

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This report examines the projected social, economic, and environmental impact of TVL’s development — from job creation and local investment to low-carbon lithium refining, renewable energy use, and support for the UK’s clean energy ambitions.

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Key topics include:

• TVL’s projected economic contribution to Teesside, the North East, and the wider UK economy
• Job creation across construction, operations, and the regional supply chain
• Strengthening domestic lithium refining capacity and reducing reliance on overseas processing
• Environmental benefits, including lower-carbon production, renewable electricity, and water efficiency
• Social impact through skills development, apprenticeships, local employment, and community benefit
• TVL’s role in supporting EV adoption, critical minerals resilience, and the UK’s net zero transition