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• ABB’s latest-generation electrification technologies to support production of 40,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually enough for approximately 800,000 electric vehicles;
• Partnership will help de-risk and decarbonize operations at the Thacker Pass Lithium Project in Nevada, US;
• ABB to deliver integrated, high-efficiency power infrastructure across the full project lifecycle.
Once operational, Thacker Pass will produce up to 40,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually, supporting the manufacture of batteries for approximately 800,000 electric vehicles per year.
As demand for electric vehicles and energy storage accelerates2, Thacker Pass is set to help strengthen the U.S. domestic lithium supply chain. ABB’s involvement will help ensure the mine and processing facilities operate with high efficiency, safety and sustainability from the start.
Working alongside Lithium Americas (lithiumamericas.com) and their engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) company Bechtel, ABB will be responsible for providing a comprehensive suite of latest-generation electrification technologies, including switchgear, motor control centers, variable speed drives, auxiliary power distribution packages and site-wide power management system, all integrated within optimized electrical buildings ready for field deployment. These solutions are engineered for durability and performance in remote, demanding environments and are fully integrated with ABB’s digital platforms to optimize energy use, asset health and operational productivity.
“This collaboration with ABB marks an important milestone in our journey to safely and responsibly produce lithium from Thacker Pass,” said Richard Gerspacher, EVP Capital Projects, Lithium Americas. “ABB’s technology and expertise will support our efforts to deliver lithium for the US market, creating economic benefits for American workers, companies and communities.”
“Thacker Pass is a blueprint for the future of mining electrically and digitally optimized,” said Björn Jonsson, Global Business Line Manager for Mining & Materials at ABB Process Industries. “We’re proud to support Lithium Americas in building a resilient lithium supply chain for energy independence.”
ABB’s scope includes full project management and engineered solutions across the lifecycle, from concept to deployment readiness, with specialized electrical power distribution and digital power management system housed in modular electrical buildings. These compact, robust systems integrate ABB’s low and medium voltage technologies and digital power management technologies to enhance safety, reliability and uptime.
The project aligns with ABB’s global eMine™ approach and portfolio, which supports the transition to all-electric mines through integrated electrification, automation and digital systems. ABB’s technologies are designed to help mining companies reduce CO₂ emissions, improve energy efficiency and meet sustainability targets without compromising productivity.
ABB (abb.com) is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide.
ABB’s Process Automation business automates, electrifies and digitalizes industrial operations that address a wide range of essential needs from supplying energy, water and materials, to producing goods and transporting them to market. With its ~20,000 employees, leading technology and service expertise, ABB Process Automation helps process, hybrid and maritime industries outrun leaner and cleaner.
1. Lithium Americas
2. Trends in electric car markets Global EV Outlook 2025 Analysis - IEA
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