NESR and Aramco Sign Agreement to Deliver the Region's First Direct Lithium Extraction Project
The contract has a duration of up to five years, with commissioning and production start planned for late 2027.
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Rhea-AI Summary
National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) signed an agreement with Aramco for a lithium demonstration project valued at approximately USD $200 million.
The agreement, entered into by NESR Environmental and Decarbonization Applications (NEDA), covers the Aramco 2027 Lithium Demonstration Project in Saudi Arabia, with a contract duration of up to five years. The project targets 2,000 tons per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate, with commissioning and production start planned for late 2027. It will use NESR's LiThara platform for brine pre-treatment, direct lithium extraction and carbonation, combining NEDA's technology with Aramco's subsurface expertise.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointAramco agreement gives NESR an approximately USD $200 million contract lasting up to five years. 8.4% of market cap
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Lithium demonstration project targets 2,000 tons per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Project commissioning and production start are planned for late 2027.
Negative
- None.
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Key Figures
- Contract value
- Approximately USD $200 million
- Turnkey project; up to five-year contract
- Contract term
- Up to five years
- Project agreement
- Planned production
- 2,000 tons per annum (tpa)
- Battery-grade lithium carbonate
- Planned production start
- Late 2027
- Commissioning and production are planned for this period
Key Terms
direct lithium extraction technical
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The turnkey project leverages NESR's LiThara™ platform to include pre-treatment, direct lithium extraction, and carbonation technology for
DHAHRAN,
This agreement combines Aramco's deep subsurface expertise, honed over decades of exploration and operations, along with NEDA's integrated pre-treatment, direct lithium extraction (DLE), and carbonation technology portfolio, housed under NESR's LiThara™ platform. LiThara™ modular solutions are designed to condition brine feedstock and extract lithium in a single, integrated process, enabling rapid, scalable deployment. This approach offers competitive operating costs and ensures that the production of battery-grade lithium carbonate meets the fast-growing demand of the global energy transition.
The project also builds on NESR's regional subsurface and field operations experience across the
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release that are not historical fact may be forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. Such forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested in any forward-looking statements are contained in our filings with the SEC, including those factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in such filings.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because of the risks and uncertainties related to them and to the risk factors. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect any new information or future events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law. You should read this communication in conjunction with other documents which the Company may file or furnish from time to time with the SEC.
About National Energy Services Reunited Corp.
Founded in 2017, NESR is one of the largest national oilfield services providers in the MENA and Asia Pacific regions. With over 7,000 employees, representing more than 60 nationalities in 16 countries, the Company helps its customers unlock the full potential of their reservoirs by providing Production Services such as Hydraulic Fracturing, Cementing, Coiled Tubing, Filtration, Completions, Stimulation, Pumping and Nitrogen Services. The Company also helps its customers to access their reservoirs in a smarter and faster manner by providing Drilling and Evaluation Services such as Drilling Downhole Tools, Directional Drilling, Fishing Tools, Testing Services, Wireline, Slickline, Drilling Fluids and Rig Services.
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FAQ
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How much is NESR's Aramco lithium project contract worth?
The contract value is approximately USD $200 million, with a duration of up to five years. NESR's NEDA segment entered into the agreement to execute the Aramco 2027 Lithium Demonstration Project in Saudi Arabia.
When will NESR's Aramco lithium project start production?
Commissioning and production start are planned for late 2027. The project aims to produce 2,000 tons per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate; that figure is a target, not reported production.