Stardust Power confirms no industrial wastewater permit required for OK facility

Stardust Power (SDST) announced a significant update to its permitting process. Following a determination process by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, the Company has confirmed that no industrial wastewater discharge permit will be required for its planned lithium processing facility in Muskogee, Oklahoma. This determination stems from Stardust Power’s use of a closed-loop water system, which recycles water during the process and eliminates wastewater discharge to public treatment facilities or natural waterways. The Company’s environmentally responsible design minimizes dependency on city or county water supply after the initial filling of the facility’s tanks, while also significantly reducing wastewater generation. This design, which precludes the need for permitting delivers several meaningful advantages for Stardust Power’s planned operations. First, it allows for accelerated project timelines, enabling the company to move efficiently through development and expansion phases. Additionally, it results in reduced regulatory compliance costs. Most importantly, the careful design work preserves municipal potable water for other uses within the community and minimizes costs associated with purchasing water.