In a move set to advance one of North America's largest proposed lithium refineries, Stardust Power Inc. has finalized a critical infrastructure agreement with Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) to power its planned facility in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

The deal marks a foundational step in the development of Stardust Power’s refinery, which aims to produce up to 50,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium annually. The company has committed to a long-term energy usage agreement that will fund the design, procurement, and construction of a dedicated electric substation at the 66-acre refinery site, located in the Southside Industrial Park.

For OG&E, the partnership signals a deeper expansion into high-capacity power delivery for industrial-scale clean energy operations. The utility will undertake site-specific engineering to support the refinery’s anticipated load of up to 40 megawatts—a scale that may also require upgrades to regional transmission systems.

“This is a crucial step in bringing power to our site and advancing our project to the next phase,” said Stardust Power COO Chris Celano. The project, according to company leadership, represents not just industrial development, but also a significant opportunity for job creation and economic growth in eastern Oklahoma.

CEO Roshan Pujari emphasized the strategic alignment between the company and OG&E. “Reliable and scalable electrical service is a cornerstone of our refinery’s operations, and OG&E’s partnership ensures we’ll have the necessary foundation to power this transformative facility.”

Stardust Power's refinery is still awaiting its Final Investment Decision (FID), which will unlock the next stage of detailed design and full-scale construction. But with this agreement in place, the groundwork—both literal and logistical—is beginning to take shape.

If completed, the facility would play a pivotal role in strengthening the domestic supply chain for lithium, a material critical to electric vehicles, energy storage, defense technologies, and emerging AI systems. For Oklahoma, it’s also a step toward becoming a national hub for clean energy manufacturing and mineral processing.