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Stardust Power Secures Long-Lead Electrical Infrastructure for Muskogee Lithium Refinery

Stardust Power reports progress on critical long-lead electrical infrastructure for its planned Muskogee lithium refinery, supporting future construction readiness.

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Stardust Power (SDST) announced that Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company is securing long-lead electrical infrastructure for its proposed Muskogee, Oklahoma lithium refinery.

The electrical infrastructure is described as one of the longest-lead and most critical components for large industrial developments, making this step an important milestone in preparing the site for future engineering, procurement and construction activities. The planned refinery, located on approximately 66 acres within Southside Industrial Park, is expected at nameplate capacity to produce up to 50,000 metric tons per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate, developed in two phases of about 25,000 metric tons per train.

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Market Context

SDST's prior close was down 4.9% before this update; the June 16 execution-readiness announcement ha...
Analysis

SDST's prior close was down 4.9% before this update; the June 16 execution-readiness announcement had a -1.08% 24-hour reaction as the project moved into execution-level design, providing a prior market reference for this infrastructure milestone.

Key Figures

Refinery site: approximately 66 acres Nameplate capacity: up to 50,000 metric tons per annum Development phases: 2 phases of approximately 25,000 metric tons per annum each
Refinery site
approximately 66 acres
Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma
Nameplate capacity
up to 50,000 metric tons per annum
battery-grade lithium carbonate refinery
Development phases
2 phases of approximately 25,000 metric tons per annum each
planned refinery configuration

Historical Context

2 past events · Latest: Aug 13
2 events
  1. Aug 13

    Refinery business update

    24h Move
    -1.1%

    Site preparation moved the Muskogee project beyond FEL-3 engineering toward detailed design.

  2. Jun 16

    Refinery execution readiness

    24h Move
    -1.1%

    Site engineering moved the Muskogee refinery from FEL-3 into execution-level design.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

battery-grade lithium carbonate, EPC, nameplate capacity
3 terms
battery-grade lithium carbonate technical
"American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate"
Battery-grade lithium carbonate is a highly pure chemical compound used as a key ingredient in the manufacture of lithium-ion battery cathodes and electrolytes. Think of it as the flour in a baking recipe: its quality affects the final product’s performance and safety. Investors care because its availability, purity and price influence battery makers’ costs, electric vehicle and storage supply chains, and therefore the revenue and margins of companies across the clean-energy ecosystem.
EPC technical
"preparing the Muskogee site for future EPC activities"
An EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract is a single agreement where a contractor designs a project, buys the materials and builds it, then hands over a finished, ready-to-use facility—much like hiring a general contractor to deliver a completed house. For investors, EPCs matter because they concentrate responsibility for cost, schedule and delivery with the contractor, affecting a company’s revenue visibility, cash needs and exposure to construction or performance risks.
nameplate capacity technical
"once at nameplate capacity, is expected to produce up to 50,000"
Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a power plant, factory, or piece of equipment can produce under ideal conditions, as specified by the manufacturer. Investors care because it sets the upper limit on potential revenue and growth—actual earnings depend on how often and efficiently that capacity is used, similar to a car’s top speed versus how fast you actually drive in daily traffic.

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GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) (“Stardust Power” or the “Company”), an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, today provided an update under its previously announced agreement with Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (“OG&E”) relating to electrical infrastructure development for Stardust Power’s proposed lithium refinery in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

The agreement advances the development of critical electrical infrastructure. OG&E is securing long-lead electrical infrastructure required to support large-scale industrial power delivery to the refinery. As electrical infrastructure is typically one of the longest-lead and most critical components of large industrial developments, securing these items represents an important milestone.

"As we continue preparing the Muskogee site for future EPC activities, securing critical electrical infrastructure remains an important component of our overall strategy," said Chris Celano, Chief Operating Officer of Stardust Power.

Stardust Power’s refinery site spans approximately 66 acres within the Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma and, once at nameplate capacity, is expected to produce up to 50,000 metric tons per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate. The refinery is being developed in two phases of approximately 25,000 metric tons per annum for each train.

About Stardust Power Inc.  

Stardust Power (NASDAQ: SDST) is building one of America’s largest battery-grade lithium carbonate refineries in Muskogee, Oklahoma, strategically located in the center of the United States’ growing energy and manufacturing corridor. The refinery is expected to have production capacity of up to 50,000 metric tons per annum and addresses the critical shortage of U.S. lithium refining capacity. Stardust Power is focused on building a resilient American battery supply chain.

For more information, visit www.stardust-power.com 

Stardust Power Contacts

For Investors:
Johanna Gonzalez
investor.relations@stardust-power.com

For Media:
Michael Thompson
media@stardust-power.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 

The foregoing material may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend all forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, including without limitation statements regarding the Company’s product development and business prospects. These statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding management’s expectations about future business strategies, financial performance, operating results, growth opportunities, market developments, competitive position, regulatory outlook, our perception of historical trends and current conditions, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “model,” “outlook,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “target,” “will,” “could,” “should,” or similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and assumptions that involve significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to: macroeconomic conditions; inflationary pressures; changes in interest rates; supply chain disruptions; evolving consumer demand; competitive and technological developments; regulatory or legal changes; litigation exposure; cybersecurity threats; and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial could affect the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, even if subsequent events cause expectations to change.

You should consult our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the “Risk Factors” section of its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings on Form 10-Q, for additional detail about the factors that could affect our financial and other results.


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What role is OG&E playing in Stardust Power’s Muskogee refinery project?

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company is securing long-lead electrical infrastructure needed to support large-scale industrial power delivery to Stardust Power’s proposed lithium refinery in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

How large is the planned Muskogee lithium refinery and where is it located?

The refinery site covers approximately 66 acres within the Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the center of the United States’ energy and manufacturing corridor.

How is the refinery’s planned production capacity structured?

The refinery is expected, once at nameplate capacity, to produce up to 50,000 metric tons per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate, developed in two phases of approximately 25,000 metric tons per annum for each train.

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