Controlled Thermal Resources
Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc.
Imperial, CA, United States
About
Controlled Thermal Resources is a private headquartered in Imperial, United States specializing in Geothermal, Energy Storage.
Controlled Thermal Resources is developing the Hells Kitchen Project, an advanced geothermal power and critical minerals resource located in Imperial County, California within the Salton Sea Geothermal Field. The project integrates 24/7 baseload renewable power generation with direct lithium extraction and recovery of additional critical minerals including potassium, boron, manganese, and rare earth elements. Stage 1 is designed to deliver 50 MW of renewable power and produce 100,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent annually. A planned 600 MW energy complex (American Data Power) will serve data centers and AI infrastructure. The Salton Sea reservoir is estimated to contain 4.1 million metric tons proven and 18 million metric tons probable lithium carbonate equivalent resources. The company operates with a vertically integrated model using proven geothermal technologies and direct lithium extraction via adsorption, with a demonstrated 95-97% lithium recovery rate. The project has received FAST-41 covered project designation and is positioned as a near-term development opportunity with over 12 years of prior development work.
Headquarters
Imperial, United States
Company Type
Private