Refining the Future of Energy – Right Here in Teesside

tees valley lithium (TVL)

Building the UK's Flagship Lithium Refinery

As demand for battery-grade lithium skyrockets, we’re delivering a world-class, independent solution to one of the energy transition’s biggest bottlenecks: refining capacity.

Our mission is clear - to create a secure, low-carbon, and scalable supply of high-purity lithium for the European electric vehicle and energy storage markets.

Company Presentation
TVL Today.
TVL Today

Leading the charge in sustainable lithium refining.

Tees Valley Lithium’s latest report highlights our continued progress in developing the the UK's flagship lithium refining hub.
overview

The October 2025 Company Update outlines major developments from the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase through to market information from SC Insights. With construction scheduled to begin in mid-2026, TVL remains on track to deliver battery-grade lithium hydroxide by early 2028.

Category
Corporate Report
Length
30 Pages
Published
1 October 2025
Focus Area
Project Development
Highlights from This Edition
Engineering Progress
FEED study advancing on schedule toward Final Investment Decision (Q1 2026).
Capital Efficiency
Estimated CAPEX now below $245m - the lowest capital intensity in Europe - with optimised design and modular construction.
Regional Growth
Supporting job creation, innovation, and sustainable industry in Teesside.
WHAT WE DO

TVL is reshaping the battery materials supply chain

Local, Low-Carbon Refining


Establishing a local, clean refining capacity in line with the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.

Proven Technology, Maximum Efficiency

Using proven, OEM-validated technology to achieve the highest levels of product quality and process efficiency

Reducing Import Dependency

Reducing Europe’s dependence on overseas processing, bringing essential industrial capability back onshore.

how?
Our facility will begin production in 2027 with a 25,000 tpa Phase 1 and scale up to 100,000 tpa — enough to supply more than 2 million electric vehicles per year.
Located on a
brownfield site
Access to
deepwater port
Powered by
renewable energy
Strong regional
infrastructure
The Time is Now

As global battery makers ramp up UK production, the need for reliable, local lithium supply has never been greater

Tees Valley Lithium (TVL) has launched its Supplier Expression of Interest (EOI) process as the company continues to progress its Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for the UK’s first large-scale lithium hydroxide refinery.

The new Supplier EOI Portal provides an opportunity for businesses of all sizes to register their interest in supporting the project’s delivery, construction, and future operations. Companies are invited to select all relevant project categories and services they can offer – from civil engineering and fabrication to logistics, maintenance, and specialist chemical services.

Once registrations are received, the TVL team will review submissions and issue Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) to suitable suppliers. This process will help build a strong and diverse local supply chain to support the refinery as it moves towards its Final Investment Decision (FID) in early 2026.

Pauline Sumner, Project Procurement of Tees Valley Lithium, said:

“This is an exciting time for Tees Valley Lithium and the broader Teesside region. We’re calling on suppliers, both established industry players and local SMEs, to register their interest and become part of this landmark project for the UK battery materials industry.”

To learn more about upcoming opportunities, please click the link below to access the registration form.

📎 Register Your Interest Here

This is more than a refinery

It’s the foundation of Europe’s **clean energy future**

Made in Teesside, built for tomorrow.