Press Release
June 24, 2025
Gradiant Announces World’s First Fully Integrated Lithium Production Facility from Oilfield Produced Water
Gradiant announced its lithium business, alkaLi, will launch the world’s first fully integrated facility to extract, concentrate, and convert lithium from oilfield produced water. Located in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale Formation, the plant begins commercial operations in early 2026 with a multi-year offtake agreement secured. The patented EC² platform enables faster, cleaner, and more sustainable U.S. lithium production.
External Media
June 23, 2025
Is Water the New Power? | Data Center Dynamics (DCD)
Water is the new power. AI-driven growth is pushing data center water use up to 40 percent higher. Gradiant’s feedwater-agnostic approach, enabled by SmartOps AI, transforms unusable sources into high-quality process water, minimizing reliance on municipal supplies and advancing sustainability in water-stressed regions.
External Media
May 20, 2025
The Water Company Trying to Get Rid of PFAS | U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report met with Gradiant at the 2025 Edison Awards, where Steven Lam and Katie Dobbins discussed ForeverGone—a one-of-a-kind PFAS solution that won Gold at this year’s Edison Awards. They address why PFAS are harmful, how ForeverGone integrates micro-foam fractionation and electro-oxidation into a complete solution, and what sets it apart: permanent destruction, not just removal.
External Media
May 13, 2025
Critical Mineral Extraction: A Glorified Water Problem? | Mining Magazine
Gradiant’s VP of Investments, Swami Sekar, reframed lithium production as a “glorified water problem” at the Mining Critical Minerals Forum in Dubai. Gradiant’s alkaLi EC² technology stack is the world’s most efficient, battery-grade lithium and critical mineral production process–guaranteed to deliver at least 95% lithium recovery at customer sites, empowering industries to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate faster, cheaper, and more sustainably than ever.
Press Release
May 13, 2025
Gradiant Leads Sustainable Water Solutions for the Data Centers Powering AI
Gradiant is deploying sustainable water solutions for new AI-powered data centers in the U.S. and Indo-Pacific. As facilities rise in water-stressed regions, Gradiant’s technologies enable water reuse, AI-driven optimization, and chemical efficiency—helping tech giants meet ambitious sustainability goals while protecting local resources. Gradiant is the go-to water partner for the world’s digital infrastructure for complete site-wide peace of mind.
External Media
April 14, 2025
Breaking the Forever Chemical Cycle Starts with Industry | Fast Company Impact Council
PFAS contamination threatens global health, ecosystems such as crops, soil, and groundwater, and business resilience. Prakash highlights why traditional water treatment isn't enough, as it simply shifts the problem elsewhere. With next-generation technologies like on-site PFAS destruction, industries can lead the charge in sustainability, safeguard communities, and turn compliance into opportunity in the fight against forever chemicals.
News & Insights
April 9, 2025
Why We Brought Water to SXSW: A Global Conversation on Climate and Sustainability
The world converged at SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas — a global stage where technology, culture, innovation, and ideas collide. Amidst the music and media, this year’s Climate Change and Sustainability sessions offered something deeper: a platform to reimagine our planet’s future. And at the heart of that future is water. Prakash shares his thoughts on how we can, together, Elevate Water.
Press Release
April 4, 2025
Gradiant Wins Gold at Edison Awards 2025 for ForeverGone PFAS Removal and Destruction
Gradiant’s ForeverGone solution was honored at the 2025 Edison Awards with the Gold award. This prestigious recognition highlights Gradiant’s leadership in sustainability and technological innovation, reinforcing its commitment to addressing PFAS contamination, one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. ForeverGone is the industry’s first all-in-one solution to permanently eliminate PFAS “forever chemicals” in municipal and industrial water.
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