After one month of continuous operation, the mineral extraction system has exceeded performance expectations, marking a transformative milestone for domestic lithium and critical mineral production in the United States.
Located at Kendra II’s Springville WMG 123 Facility, the ACCELi Cavitek pilot plant processed thousands of litres of wastewater daily from marcellus shale natural gas operations.
Utilizing proprietary hydrodynamic cavitation technology, the system efficiently extracts lithium, strontium, magnesium, calcium, and barium from brine that would otherwise be discarded.
Initial data indicates recovery rates and product purity appear excellent, with detailed results to be published following independent verification by Montrose Environmental Solutions.
“This pilot demonstrates the ACCELi system’s ability to deliver commercially viable, environmentally responsible mineral extraction,” said Douglas Brett, President of Avonlea Environmental Technologies. “The results not only validate our technology but also underscore the potential for Pennsylvania to lead in critical mineral innovation.”
Ken Scavone of Kendra II added, “This process is a cheaper and greener way to handle getting rid of produced water,” highlighting the dual environmental and economic benefits of the ACCELi approach.
Avonlea and Kendra II have agreed in principle to enter into an arrangement to work together to develop this opportunity across Pennsylvania and to evaluate other opportunities in Texas.
Avonlea plans to build out the ACCELi lithium modular commercial-scale processing equipment in Pennsylvania centralizing US operations there.
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[Posted: May 17, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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