Alsace, land of energy and lithium
The Lithium de France project transforms Alsace's underground resources into local carbon-free heat and geothermal lithium for electric batteries. This innovative industry opens up new opportunities for those who live and work in Alsace.
Energy for the future
Lithium de France Project is developing a unique resource: naturally warm geothermal water rich in lithium. It can be used to supply to local authorities, manufacturers, and farmers local, continuous, and carbon-free heat, while producing lithium, which is essential for electric batteries.
Deeply rooted in its territory and driven by par la technologie innovante de l’extraction directe de lithiumThis sector supports economic activity, strengthens energy sovereignty, and opens up new prospects in the fight against global warming.
The Rhine Graben is a vast valley between France and Germany, where the Earth's crust is thinner. Less deep than elsewhere, very hot water can be extracted here. This geothermal water, mixed with ancient salt water, circulates in rocks rich in lithium, which can be extracted in large quantities..
In Haguenau, more than 50 employees work hard every day to develop this innovative energy sector, backed by a high level of expertise in geosciences, engineering, extraction processes, the environment, and regulations.
A dynamic is taking shape around Lithium de France Project: it is generating activity, attracting skilled workers, and encouraging new businesses to set up shop. Drawing on its resources, expertise, and industrial roots, Alsace is asserting its role as a driving force in the energy transition.
Local heat and lithium, reduced imports.
Boosting the regional economy, creating 200 direct jobs and 600 indirect jobs (source: INSEE).
Production of carbon-free heat and lithium with a low environmental footprint.
Obtaining Exclusive Exploration Permits (PER)
Subsurface exploration campaigns
Drilling
operations
Construction of the geothermal power plant
Construction of the heating network
Construction of the lithium extraction unit
Construction of the lithium purification unit (refinery)
We are constructing two geothermal heat production wells in Schwabwiller, in the municipality of Betschdorf.
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