Stardust Power Joins Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster

The collaboration aims to strengthen the American lithium supply chain.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:20pm

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Stardust Power Inc., an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, has joined the Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster (LRIC), a collaborative industry initiative focused on advancing innovation, supply chain resilience, and economic development across the U.S. lithium value chain. Through this partnership, Stardust Power will contribute its midstream refining expertise while engaging with peers across the value chain to support innovation and industry best practices.

Why it matters

Participation in LRIC supports Stardust Power's strategy to advance domestic lithium refining capacity and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. The collaboration allows the company to contribute its operational perspective and learn from others across the ecosystem, helping to raise the bar for domestic lithium development and execution.

The details

Stardust Power plans to build a lithium refinery in Muskogee, Oklahoma, with the capacity to produce up to 50,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually. Through LRIC, the company will participate in initiatives focused on advancing lithium processing technologies and strengthening U.S. supply chain coordination.

  • Stardust Power announced its LRIC partnership on April 1, 2026.
  • The company plans to have its Muskogee refinery operational in the near future.

The players

Stardust Power Inc.

An American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate that is committed to building a resilient U.S. lithium supply chain.

Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster (LRIC)

A U.S. public-private initiative accelerating energy innovation and the EV transition by strengthening the domestic lithium value chain.

Roshan Pujari

Founder and CEO of Stardust Power.

Florence Meadors

Program Manager of the Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster.

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What they’re saying

“Joining LRIC connects Stardust Power to a broader network of industry leaders working to build a resilient U.S. lithium supply chain. As we prepare our Muskogee, Oklahoma refinery toward construction, this collaboration allows us to both contribute our operational perspective and learn from others across the ecosystem. It's about raising the bar for domestic lithium development and execution.”

— Roshan Pujari, Founder and CEO of Stardust Power

“The Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster is proud to welcome Stardust Power as we continue building a more secure and scalable domestic lithium supply chain. Their focus on midstream refining is a critical component of the U.S. lithium ecosystem, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth.”

— Florence Meadors, Program Manager of the Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster

What’s next

Through LRIC, Stardust Power will participate in initiatives focused on advancing lithium processing technologies and strengthening U.S. supply chain coordination as it prepares to open its new refinery in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

The takeaway

Stardust Power's partnership with the Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster demonstrates the company's commitment to building a more resilient and sustainable American lithium supply chain, a critical component of the nation's energy security and the transition to electric vehicles.