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Koura Lithium-Ion Expansion Projects

IBERVILLE PARISH, LA

Client
Fluorinated Solutions (Koura)
Services Provided

Conceptual Layout Development

Utility Coordination

General Site Use Plans

Site Surveys and Assessments

Regulatory Compliance/Permitting Support

Code and Standards Reviews

Contracting Strategy Support

Project Schedule Review and Support

Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) Assessment

Program Value
$800MM
Schedule

2020 -2027

Orbia's Koura, in Iberville Parish, is developing two projects for lithium-ion battery production support. The first, a $400 million facility, will produce 10,000 metric tons of lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) annually, The second, a proposed $400 million plant, aims to manufacture 40,000 metric tons of R-142b per year, a crucial binding agent. These ventures will create 100 direct jobs with a $80,000 average annual salary and retain 80 positions. Over 2,000 construction jobs are anticipated during peak construction. The projects aim to enhance U.S. manufacturing of electric vehicles and grid batteries.


CSRS/Fides has been instrumental in the successful initiation and progression of the ongoing Orbia expansion projects in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The firm delivered a comprehensive suite of services encompassing conceptual layouts, site selection, permitting, and scoping requirement documentation.


Fides/CSRS arranged the preliminary ISBL plot plan, optimizing the utilization of project space. We developed a consolidated ISBL plot plan tailored to the specific needs of the project site. Fides/CSRS developed the OSBL general site use plan, incorporating a Heavy Haul Road layout and conducted a review of pipeline crossing requirements.


CSRS/Fides executed a Site Topographic survey, Wetlands Delineation, and Cultural Survey crucial for permitting.


Fides/CSRS determined permitting requirements, initiating pre-application discussions with the US Army Corps of Engineers for concurrence. CSRS/Fides is performing DOE NEPA documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.


We assessed Koura's existing plant piping standards, addressing gaps for the expansion projects. They devised a comprehensive contracting strategy document, outlined project options, and defined scoping requirements. Additionally, Fides/CSRS provided crucial input into rail loading/unloading scope development and layout. Their multifaceted contributions have proven invaluable in the early stages of the Orbia expansion projects.

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