Huzhou, China – October 2026 – ZheJiang ENCO Machinery Co., Ltd. ("ENCO") has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture, supply and commission a complete 2,000-tonne-per-year battery-grade lithium carbonate production package in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for one of the largest company in the world.. The project is ENCO's first battery-grade lithium carbonate plant in the Middle East and supports the Kingdom's drive to build a local supply chain for the energy transition.
The award builds on ENCO's track record in battery-grade lithium carbonate. To date, ENCO has delivered 5 lithium carbonate projects in globally, including USA, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Netherland, China.
For the Saudi project, ENCO will apply its proprietary process technology, which has been proven in these industrial references. The plant will turn lithium-bearing solution from the upstream extraction unit into battery-grade lithium carbonate for the lithium-ion battery industry. The process is designed for high lithium recovery, low energy and chemical use, and extensive water recycling. It runs with a high degree of automation, which supports stable, continuous production.
In line with ENCO's delivery model, the package will be built as modules at the company's facility in Zhejiang and tested at the factory before shipment. This shortens installation and commissioning time on site and lowers project risk for the client. ENCO engineers will then support installation and commissioning in Saudi Arabia, with commercial operation planned for 2027.
About ENCO
ZheJiang ENCO Machinery Co., Ltd. is based in, Zhejiang China. The company provides proprietary solutions and modular systems for lithium refining, covering engineering, manufacturing, commissioning and after-sales support.