Stardust Power Showcases at TRBA Partner Event, Advances Big Lithium Refinery in Oklahoma

The company Stardust Power will attend the Partner Showcase by Tulsa Renewable Business Alliance (TRBA). They will have a booth. At the booth, attendees can meet John Riesenberg and Michael Thompson. They will answer questions and talk about how the company is powering Oklahoma’s clean energy future.

Visitors can stop by the booth and learn about the firm’s plans. Also, the event details are available online at https://tulsarba.org/event/trba-october-meeting/. The event gives a chance for local business, industry and community leaders to meet clean-energy companies and explore partnerships.

Refinery plan key facts

The same company is building a large lithium-refining facility in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Here are key figures:

The site offers major advantages. It lies near the country’s largest inland waterway system. It has strong rail and road access. It taps into Oklahoma’s skilled workforce, especially people experienced in oil and gas. 

Why this matters

The refinery will play a big role in U.S. energy and manufacturing. Here are some reasons:

• National security: Manufacturing battery-grade lithium in the U.S. reduces dependency on foreign sources. 
• Job creation: Hundreds of jobs are expected in construction, engineering, operations and support services. 
• Clean-energy support: The lithium will serve batteries, EVs, grid storage and more. 

Oklahoma itself is increasingly seen as a hub for critical minerals and clean energy. The state’s infrastructure and business climate help attract firms like Stardust Power. 

The Tulsa event and its role

The Partner Showcase offers a platform to connect the local ecosystem. For Stardust Power, the event means:

• Showcasing its refinery project to regional business and community leaders.
• Exploring local vendor and workforce links in the Tulsa-Muskogee region.
• Sharing information about timelines, site advantages and next steps.

For attendees, the booth is a chance to ask questions like:
“What is the schedule for the refinery?”
“How will local businesses and workers benefit?”
* “What supply-chain opportunities exist near Tulsa and Muskogee?”

Project timeline & next steps

Here’s an overview of what’s ahead:

• Site acquisition completed in December 2024. 
• Ground-breaking ceremony held January 22, 2025. 
• Final investment decision (FID) and detailed design phase expected next.
• Operational ramp expected ahead of full capacity (50,000 tpa) sometime after phase-2 is complete. 

The event in Tulsa helps keep momentum, because the community and region have a role to play in the supply-chain build-out.

Meeting attendees and contact info

At the booth, Stardust Power will be represented by John Riesenberg and Michael Thompson. They will talk about the project, answer questions and engage with local business and workforce representatives.

For more details on the event: TRBA October meeting & Partner Showcase.
For company information: Stardust Power official site.

Bottom line

In short, Stardust Power is stepping up. It’s bringing one of the largest battery-grade lithium refineries to the U.S., right in Oklahoma. And it’s showing up in Tulsa to meet the people who will help make it work. The link between the company’s national-scale plan and the local community is clear. As the world shifts toward clean energy, the refinery could become a key node in America’s own supply chain. The Tulsa event is a timely bridge. It links what’s planned with those who can build it. It links the future with the present.

With strong location advantages, utility backing, and a motivated workforce, the project appears well-positioned. Still, much work remains before full capacity is reached. But the event and site progress show that momentum is real.