CB&I has announced that it has been awarded a significant contract by Lithium Nevada LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lithium Americas Corp., to carry out the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction (EPFC) of 36 flat-bottom atmospheric tanks at Thacker Pass, referred to as “the Project.”
Located in Humboldt County, northern Nevada, Thacker Pass is recognised as the world’s largest known measured lithium resource and reserve. The Project is under the management of Bechtel, the engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) contractor. As demand for lithium is anticipated to rise over the next decade, Thacker Pass is poised to play a crucial role in decreasing U.S. dependence on foreign critical minerals and creating a secure domestic lithium battery supply chain.
Mark Butts, president and CEO of CB&I, expressed pride in supporting Lithium Nevada and Bechtel in the delivery of this nationally significant lithium project. “Thacker Pass will help enable a U.S. supply of lithium and create well-paying jobs during construction and operations,” he stated. “Our team is honoured to contribute CB&I’s legacy of tank engineering and construction excellence to this important project.”
The atmospheric storage tanks that CB&I will produce for the Thacker Pass lithium mine will be used to store various process solutions, chemicals, and products involved in the multiple stages of lithium extraction from clay deposits. These tanks are designed to meet stringent environmental, seismic, and safety standards, and will be constructed using CB&I’s proprietary field construction methods and advanced fabrication capabilities.
Richard Gerspacher, executive vice president of Capital Projects at Lithium Americas, noted that CB&I’s expertise in large-scale storage infrastructure for complex industrial processes makes them a suitable partner for Thacker Pass. “CB&I’s proven track record, global expertise, and experience with industrial storage solutions make them an ideal collaborator for this critical infrastructure component supporting North America’s largest lithium mining project,” he remarked.
Dan Dawson, deputy project director at Bechtel, welcomed CB&I to the Thacker Pass team, highlighting their role among the industry-leading contractors and suppliers involved in the project. “We look forward to seeing the tanks take shape as the plant comes together,” he added.
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