Smackover Receives Signs of Interest for Over $1 billion in Project Finance

Standard Lithium Ltd. (NYSE:SLI) is among the 7 Best Lithium and Battery Stocks to Buy Right Now.

On December 9, 2025, TheFly reported that three significant Export Credit Agencies have expressed interest in Smackover Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium Ltd. (NYSE:SLI) and Equinor. Phase 1 of the South West Arkansas Project will be financed by more than $1 billion in senior secured project debt from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and Export Finance Norway.

The most recent quarter’s results from Standard Lithium Ltd. (NYSE:SLI) showed that important milestones were achieved. It included the release of a Maiden Inferred Resource for the Franklin Project in East Texas, which was recognized for its high lithium-in-brine grades, and a Definitive Feasibility Study for the SWA Project, which verified its cost-competitiveness. After the quarter ended, the business finished a capital raise, which made it possible to move forward with the Franklin and other East Texas projects as well as the final investment decision at SWA.

Standard Lithium Ltd. (NYSE:SLI) anticipates finalizing project funding, securing customer offtake agreements, selecting key SWA vendors, and approving FID to commence building in 2026.

The stock was up by 3.35% YTD as of January 21, 2026.

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