Lithium de France, Tenaris partner on geothermal heat and lithium project in Alsace
Lithium de France and Tenaris partner for geothermal and lithium project in Alsace, France (source: Tenaris)
Carlo Cariaga
19 Dec 2024
Tenaris will be supplying casings and tubing for the geothermal heat and lithium extraction project of Lithium de France in Alsace, France.
Lithium de France, a French company within the Arverne Group specializing in renewable energy production from underground resources, has signed an agreement with Tenaris for the supply of casing, tubing, and related services for the construction of geothermal wells. These wells will be used for heat distribution in Northern Alsace, France, as well as for geothermal lithium production.
“This partnership unites the mission-driven Arverne Group with a solid European pipe manufacturer such as Tenaris. Their combined expertise and strong European focus will accelerate the scalability of geothermal and lithium activities, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions,” said Guillaume Borrel, CEO of Lithium de France.
The Rhine valley, where the geothermal projects are concentrated, presents highly favorable geological conditions, such as deep faults and lithium-rich granites. Lithium, extracted from geothermal waters, is a critical resource for the transition to electric vehicles and more sustainable batteries.
Earlier this year, Lithium de France had reported the completion of 3D seismic exploration campaigns in the Northern Alsace region, specifically within the perimeters of the Exclusive Research Permits “Les Poteries” and “Strasbourg” held by its sister company 2gré.
With a total cumulative surface area of 310 square kilometers explored in just over 2 years, and an investment of more than 12 million euros, Lithium de France has strengthened its position as the first French independent geothermal heat and lithium operator to have explored such a large surface area in Northern Alsace.
“We are pleased that Lithium de France has chosen Tenaris as the supplier of tubular products and services for this strategic project. This achievement was made possible by our strong local presence, extensive manufacturing capabilities in Europe, comprehensive technical support and services, and vast experience in geothermal development,” highlighted Simone Malesani, Commercial Sales Senior Manager Continental Europe at Tenaris.
This project marks another step in Tenaris’s contribution to the energy transition.
Source: Email correspondence
