Anson Appoints Baker Hughes for Green River Wellfield Engineering
Anson Resources has appointed Baker Hughes to lead critical wellfield engineering for its Green River Lithium Project, advancing plans for a 10,000 tonne per annum lithium carbonate operation in Utah.
- Baker Hughes to deliver detailed wellfield engineering program
- Engineering includes reservoir modelling and artificial lift design
- Supports Anson’s 10,000 tpa lithium carbonate development target
- Collaboration aims to de-risk key production infrastructure
- Engineering outputs to underpin future financing and execution
Baker Hughes Secured for Critical Wellfield Engineering
Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) has taken a significant step forward in developing its Green River Lithium Project in Utah by appointing Baker Hughes to complete the engineering of the project’s production and reinjection wellfield. The engagement will see Baker Hughes deliver a comprehensive two-phase program covering reservoir modelling, production strategies, artificial lift selection, and wellfield infrastructure design.
This collaboration is more than a routine technical contract. The wellfield is the operational heart of any lithium brine project, and Baker Hughes’ involvement aims to substantially reduce technical and execution risks ahead of commercial production. By drawing on Baker Hughes’ global expertise in reservoir engineering and subsurface modelling, Anson is positioning Green River to meet international best-practice standards.
Engineering Program Tailored to 10,000 Tonne Production Goal
The engineering scope integrates Anson’s geological and reservoir data with detailed design work on production and injection wells, artificial lift systems, and pipeline gathering infrastructure. This is designed to support the company’s target of producing 10,000 tonnes per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate, a scale that aligns with the growing North American battery supply chain demand.
Baker Hughes’ GaffneyCline™ advisory division, specialising in reservoir engineering and production optimisation, will lead the work. The program also includes installing a Baker Hughes electrical submersible pump (ESP) at Anson’s Boysdaba #1 well, which feeds into the POSCO demonstration plant, linking engineering advances with ongoing operational validation.
Strategic Partnership Enhances Project Confidence
Executive Chairman Bruce Richardson emphasised the strategic value of partnering with a globally recognised energy technology leader. He noted that Baker Hughes’ expertise in drilling technologies, artificial lift, and large-scale brine handling is directly applicable to Green River’s development challenges, providing confidence in the project’s execution pathway.
As Anson continues to advance the Green River project, this appointment complements recent milestones such as securing a binding agreement with POSCO for a $7.2 million lithium extraction demonstration plant, which aims to validate proprietary processing technology and strengthen the project's commercial prospects. The engineering work will feed into future financing and development decisions, underpinning Anson’s ambition to become a key domestic lithium supplier in the US market.
Bottom Line?
Baker Hughes’ appointment marks a pivotal technical milestone that could materially reduce execution risk for Green River’s lithium wellfield, setting the stage for critical financing and development steps.
Questions in the middle?
- When will Baker Hughes complete the engineering studies and what are the expected timelines for delivery?
- How will the engineering outputs influence Anson’s upcoming project financing and investment decisions?
- What are the cost implications of this engineering program and how might they affect the overall project budget?
