Equinor Pumps Millions Into Standard Lithium's Sustainable Projects
Equinor Pumps Millions Into Standard Lithium's Sustainable Projects
Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) has entered into a strategic partnership with Standard Lithium Ltd (NYSE:SLI), a near-commercial lithium development company.
Equinor ASA（紐約證券交易所代碼：EQNR）已與接近商業化的鋰開發公司標準鋰業有限公司（紐約證券交易所代碼：SLI）建立了戰略合作伙伴關係。
This partnership aims to expedite the advancement of Standard Lithium's sustainable lithium projects in the Smackover Formation.
該夥伴關係旨在加快標準鋰業在Smackover組中的可持續鋰項目的進展。
The transaction, valued at up to $160 million, marks Equinor's entrance into the lithium sphere. Equinor has a 45% ownership stake in Standard Lithium's projects.
這筆交易價值高達1.6億美元，標誌着Equinor進入鋰領域。Equinor持有標準鋰業項目45％的所有權。
This includes a $30 million cash payment upon closing and an additional investment of up to $130 million contingent on positive Final Investment Decisions.
這包括在收盤時支付3000萬美元的現金，以及視最終投資決策的積極情況而定的最高1.3億美元的額外投資。
Equinor will solely fund the first $40 million of development costs at SWA upon completing the transaction and fund the first $20 million in exploration and development costs at the ETX properties.
Equinor將在交易完成後單獨爲SWA的前4000萬美元開發成本提供資金，併爲ETX物業的首批2000萬美元勘探和開發成本提供資金。
Standard Lithium will receive up to $70 million in milestone payments associated with SWA and ETX, subject to the parties making Final Investment Decisions by certain dates.
標準鋰業將獲得與SWA和ETX相關的高達7000萬美元的里程碑式付款，前提是各方在特定日期之前做出最終投資決定。
The partnership positions Standard Lithium as the majority owner and operator of the projects, leveraging Equinor's experience in sub-surface assessment and production, project development, and financing.
該合作伙伴關係使標準鋰業成爲項目的大股東和運營商，充分利用Equinor在地下評估和生產、項目開發和融資方面的經驗。
"This partnership with Equinor is a major accomplishment for Standard Lithium," said Standard Lithium CEO Robert Mintak.
標準鋰業首席執行官羅伯特·明塔克表示：“與Equinor的合作是標準鋰業的一項重大成就。”
"Equinor's culture and values align with ours in using innovation, integrity, and responsible development to enable the global energy transition."
“在利用創新、誠信和負責任的發展來實現全球能源轉型方面，Equinor的文化和價值觀與我們的文化和價值觀一致。”
The transaction is expected to immediately strengthen Standard Lithium's financial position.
預計該交易將立即加強標準鋰業的財務狀況。
The deal was facilitated by financial advisor Citi for Standard Lithium, with legal counsel provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP.
該交易由花旗銀行爲標準鋰業提供便利，由Skadden、Arps、Slate、Meagher & Flom LLP和Cassels Brock and Blackwell律師事務所提供法律諮詢。
Price Action: EQNR shares are trading lower by 0.23% at $28.05 at the last check Wednesday.
價格走勢：在週三的最後一次支票中，EQNR股價下跌0.23％，至28.05美元。
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