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Hell’s Kitchen combines geothermal power generation with critical mineral recovery.

The project is designed to supply baseload geothermal power while sustainably recovering and processing lithium and other critical minerals from geothermal brine.

Direct recovery of minerals from geothermal brine doesn’t require the use of open pit mining or evaporation ponds.

CTR’s method recovers minerals from hot brine in a closed-loop process powered by geothermal energy. The depleted brine is then returned to the underground reservoir. This avoids the environmental impacts of traditional mining, including tailings, large land footprints, and water-intensive ponds.

It will create jobs, investment, and long-term economic growth.

• Lithium Extraction Tax: Estimated $20 million every year on sales from each project stage
• Local jobs: Up to 220 local operational jobs in Stage 1 and up to 480 local union construction jobs, with priority local hiring
• Workforce development: Commitment to local scholarships and construction apprenticeships, educational support, and on-the-job training
• Local supply chain: Committed to prioritizing local, qualified contractors and suppliers

Yes, it uses a closed-loop system with near-zero carbon emissions.

Brine is reinjected after use, eliminating tailings and evaporation ponds. The project produces near-zero carbon emissions, a small land footprint, and avoids offshore processing. There is also environmental monitoring and strict compliance measures in place.

The project does not use evaporation ponds, leach ponds, or tailing ponds. CTR will reduce its need for industrial water from Imperial Irrigation District (IID) by repurposing steam condensate, water recycling, and using non-potable water sources.