LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners is a Dallas-based U.S. lithium producer that uses proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction technology to convert oilfield brine into battery-grade and technical-grade lithium carbonate, selling under offtake agreements to U.S. industrial, EV/battery, and defense customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersDallas, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners does
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners is a Dallas-based U.S. lithium production company that uses a proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) platform to convert oilfield brine into battery-grade and technical-grade lithium carbonate. Its Gen 6 platform employs ion exchange media across a three-stage process — pre-treatment (advanced filtration removing 99% of contaminants), proprietary DLE, and carbonation/purification — and is engineered to achieve 98% lithium extraction in approximately 20 minutes, reduced from 60 minutes under Gen 5. Modular 4-tank units (10K bpd) bolt directly onto existing salt water disposal (SWD) infrastructure and are expandable to 16 tanks (40K bpd), enabling deployment in months without new builds.
The company monetizes lithium carbonate sold under multi-year offtake agreements and purchase orders to U.S. industrial customers, with a term sheet executed for 600 tonnes per annum starting in 2027 and the first commercial tonne delivered in June 2026. Pricing is structured as per-tonne unit pricing locked for the first two years of the offtake agreement, with all-in steady-state operating costs estimated at approximately US$6,200 per tonne for a 1,000-tonne-per-annum facility. Target customers span EV and battery manufacturers, defense contractors (via an MOU with Packet Digital for cathode material production for military/industrial applications), and industrial/specialty chemical buyers seeking domestic supply to reduce reliance on China, which controls roughly 85% of global battery cell production capacity.
The company has re-domiciled from Canada to Texas (effective April 17, 2026) as a pathway toward a future U.S. exchange listing, holds a definitive co-deployment agreement with Select Water Solutions across the Midland Basin, and is expanding into the Bakken (North Dakota) with state grant support. First commercial DLE and refining facility is located at Select Water Solutions' site in Howard County, Texas, targeting up to 1,000 tonnes per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate by end of 2026.
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners
- Legal name
- LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc.
- Website
- https://www.libertystream.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners is a Dallas-based U.S. lithium producer that uses proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction technology to convert oilfield brine into battery-grade and technical-grade lithium carbonate, selling under offtake agreements to U.S. industrial, EV/battery, and defense customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Lithium Carbonate Production / Critical Minerals Extraction
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Metal Mining (1000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery-Grade Chemical Processing (LiOH/Li2CO3, Ni/Co Sulfates, Mn Sulfate) (IMAKAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Lithium Mining & Brine Extraction (IMAKAFAA), Battery Raw Materials Mining & Refining (Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese, Graphite) (EUAFABAA)
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Where LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dallas
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Lithium Carbonate Sales: LibertyStream generates revenue through the sale of lithium carbonate produced from its DLE facilities. The company has executed a term sheet for a multi-year offtake agreement supplying 600 tonnes per annum beginning in 2027, with pricing set for the first two years. It fulfilled its first commercial delivery of lithium carbonate in June 2026 to a U.S. industrial customer. Each 1,000-tonne-per-annum facility is expected to generate standalone positive operating cash flow at steady-state commercial scale, with estimated all-in operating costs of approximately US$6,200 per tonne.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Annual | Per-tonne lithium carbonate pricing under multi-year offtake agreement |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LibertyStream develops and operates proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology that extracts lithium from oilfield brine using ion exchange media, then refines it into battery-grade or technical-grade lithium carbonate. Its Gen 6 platform bolts modular 4-tank (10K bpd) or 16-tank (40K bpd) units directly onto existing oil and gas salt water disposal (SWD) infrastructure, enabling rapid, low-capex deployment of commercial-scale lithium production facilities that sell lithium carbonate to U.S. industrial, EV/battery, and defense customers.
Product overview
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners offers a modular, scalable Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) platform that transforms oilfield brine into battery-grade and technical-grade lithium carbonate. The company's Gen 6 DLE platform integrates proprietary ion exchange technology with modular field units (4-tank or 16-tank configurations) that bolt onto existing salt water disposal infrastructure. The system processes brine through pre-treatment, proprietary lithium extraction, and carbonation/purification stages to produce saleable lithium carbonate. Each 1,000-tonne-per-annum facility is designed for standalone positive operating cash flow with estimated all-in operating costs of approximately $6,200 per tonne at steady-state commercial scale.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Gen 6 Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) Platform Proprietary sixth-generation Direct Lithium Extraction technology that selectively extracts lithium from oilfield brine using ion-exchange media, achieving 98% lithium extraction in approximately 20 minutes with zero seismicity impact. The modular system bolts onto existing oil and gas salt water disposal (SWD) infrastructure and is deployed for U.S. lithium producers and operators seeking domestic critical-minerals output.
- Battery-Grade and Technical-Grade Lithium Carbonate Final saleable product from LibertyStream's DLE and refining process — battery-grade or technical-grade lithium carbonate produced from oilfield brine — sold to U.S. industrial customers, battery and EV manufacturers, defense contractors, and specialty chemical buyers for use in EV batteries, grid-scale energy storage, defense battery systems, glass, medical, welding, and chemical applications.
- Modular DLE Field Units Modular 4-tank Direct Lithium Extraction units with 10,000 bpd capacity that bolt directly onto existing salt water disposal infrastructure, expandable to 16-tank (40,000 bpd) configurations. Each unit is designed to produce approximately 1,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate and is deployed at customer/partner oilfield sites.
- Automated Continuous-Flow Lithium Carbonate Refining Unit Refining unit that converts lithium chloride eluate from the DLE system into battery-grade or technical-grade lithium carbonate. Current configuration has a capacity of up to 10 tonnes per annum, with full-scale facilities targeting 1,000 tonnes per annum of production.
- Brine Pre-Treatment System First stage of LibertyStream's DLE process: advanced filtration system that removes 99% of contaminants from oilfield brine to prepare it for downstream proprietary lithium extraction and refining.
Quantifiable outcome
- 98% lithium extraction in approximately 20 minutes (reduced from 60 minutes under Gen 5)
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Companies that use LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Select Water SolutionscoreLibertyStream and Select Water Solutions entered into a definitive agreement to deploy commercial lithium carbonate production facilities at Select's existing water treatment and recycling sites across the Midland Basin in Texas. The three-stage development program includes Stage 1 at Select's Howard County facility with capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, targeted for commissioning by end of December 2026. Select provides water pre-treatment infrastructure and pipeline network, and receives royalty payments on production. Subsequent facilities are planned through 2027 across multiple Texas counties.
- Packet DigitalcoreLibertyStream and Packet Digital signed an MOU to collaborate on U.S. lithium carbonate supply for battery and power systems supporting military and industrial applications. The partnership involves technical data sharing and aims to establish a domestically sourced, scalable lithium production operation, with LibertyStream supporting Packet Digital's manufacturing needs for cathode material production for next-gen battery and power systems.
- Wellspring HydrominorLibertyStream and Wellspring Hydro announced a US$700,000 grant to fund the development of a lithium refining unit in North Dakota, backed by the State of North Dakota's $7.5 million pre-approved state funded grant and loan program. The refining unit, capable of producing 10 tonnes of lithium carbonate annually, is initially deployed in Texas and later planned for North Dakota to support battery manufacturing and strengthen the US domestic supply chain.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Standard Lithium: Standard Lithium is a direct competitor pursuing Direct Lithium Extraction from oilfield brines in the Smackover Formation (Arkansas and Texas). Both companies target DLE from oilfield brine with similar offtake strategies and serve the same battery-grade lithium carbonate end market.
- E3 Lithium: E3 Lithium is a Canadian DLE-focused lithium developer extracting lithium from oilfield brines in Alberta's Leduc Formation. Both companies pursue similar DLE-from-brine technology with comparable target customers in the North American battery supply chain.
Broad incumbents
- Albemarle Corporation: Albemarle is the world's largest lithium producer with operations across hard-rock and brine resources. LibertyStream's strategic advisor Tim Frost is an Albemarle veteran, and Albemarle represents the established incumbent LibertyStream must compete against in the global lithium supply chain.
- Livent Corporation: Livent is a major global lithium chemicals producer with significant expertise in battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide production. It represents an established incumbent that LibertyStream's domestic offtake customers may also be sourcing from or could source from at scale.
Emerging players
- Lilac Solutions: Lilac Solutions develops proprietary ion exchange DLE technology for extracting lithium from brine resources. While focused on different brine sources (geothermal and salar), it competes in the same DLE technology category targeting battery-grade lithium production.
- Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX): EnergyX is developing advanced DLE and direct lithium-to-product technologies targeting lithium extraction from various brine sources including oilfield brines. It competes directly with LibertyStream in the broader DLE technology space serving the lithium battery supply chain.
- International Battery Metals (IBAT): IBAT has developed modular DLE systems designed for direct lithium extraction from brine sources. Its modular deployment approach targeting rapid commercialization aligns closely with LibertyStream's bolt-on, infrastructure-leveraging model.
- Vulcan Energy Resources: Vulcan produces battery-grade lithium chemicals from geothermal brines in Germany's Upper Rhine Valley. While geographically distinct, it competes with LibertyStream in the broader category of zero-carbon lithium extraction from brines using DLE-style processes.
- Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR): CTR is developing lithium and geothermal energy production from geothermal brines in California. While pursuing a different brine source, CTR competes in the broader domestic critical minerals supply space and targets similar U.S. onshoring-driven demand from EV and battery manufacturers.
Others
- Select Water Solutions: Select Water Solutions is LibertyStream's core strategic partner and host for its first commercial DLE facility. While not a lithium producer, Select operates the salt water disposal infrastructure that LibertyStream's DLE units bolt onto, making it both a partner and a critical enabler of LibertyStream's deployment model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights7 records
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LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners leadership team
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Profiles5 records
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds12 records
Investors2 records
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Frequently asked questions about LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners
What does LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners do?
LibertyStream develops and operates proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology that extracts lithium from oilfield brine using ion exchange media, then refines it into battery-grade or technical-grade lithium carbonate. Its Gen 6 platform bolts modular 4-tank (10K bpd) or 16-tank (40K bpd) units directly onto existing oil and gas salt water disposal (SWD) infrastructure, enabling rapid, low-capex deployment of commercial-scale lithium production facilities that sell lithium carbonate to U.S. industrial, EV/battery, and defense customers.
Is LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners a public or private company?
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners founded?
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners was founded in 1997. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners based?
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners is headquartered in Dallas, United States, in the North America region.
How does LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners make money?
One revenue line is on record: lithium Carbonate Sales.
Who are LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Standard Lithium and E3 Lithium. Broad incumbents are Albemarle Corporation and Livent Corporation. Emerging players are Lilac Solutions, Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX), International Battery Metals (IBAT), Vulcan Energy Resources and Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR). Select Water Solutions is listed as an others.
Does LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners have an API?
No public API is recorded for LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners.
What industry is LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners in?
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners's product category is Lithium Carbonate Production / Critical Minerals Extraction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAFAI, Battery-Grade Chemical Processing (LiOH/Li2CO3, Ni/Co Sulfates, Mn Sulfate), with a secondary code of IMAKAFAA, Lithium Mining & Brine Extraction. Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 1000.