The Power Beneath
the Andes.
Sustainable, reliable, and built for the energy transition.
"A unique project with world-class characteristics in Argentina"
The Andes are one of the world's largest untapped geothermal opportunities.
VulEnergy holds a 25,000+ hectare geothermal-lithium concession in the Puna of Catamarca, Argentina, where the energy transition and the lithium supercycle meet.
At 4,200 metres above sea level, Lastarria shows surface temperatures of 41°C and deep reservoir temperatures estimated above 220°C. Initial brine sampling confirmed lithium concentrations above 150 mg/L.
And we are not starting from scratch: Ruta Nacional 51 reaches the area and the Belgrano Cargas rail network runs nearby, the region's lowest-cost route to both oceans.
Surface Temperature
Deep Resource
Lithium Concentration
Hectares
* Estimated
See Lastarria
from the field.
A phased path to
full production.
Lastarria Lagoon
Geothermal exploration and well permitting planned for the primary site, alongside a direct lithium extraction pilot.
Pedernal Lagoon
Secondary resource characterisation and environmental baseline studies.
Cogeneration
Integrated geothermal power + lithium extraction plant. Regional energy distribution to 75km radius.
A logistics profile few
Andean projects can match.
Port-to-Port Rail Access
The Belgrano Cargas C14 rail line connects the region to both Pacific and Atlantic ports — one of the most cost-efficient logistics corridors available to a project at this altitude.
Highway-Connected Access
Reached via Ruta Nacional 51, with a short final access road to the concession planned as part of site development.
Strategic Location
98 km from Socompa customs, the key border crossing to Chile. Positioned in Argentina's lithium triangle, one of the world's most lithium-rich regions.
A Logistics Head Start
A planned on-site camp and exploration setup are designed to compress time-to-production versus greenfield projects.
Responsible development,
lasting partnerships.
Economic Growth
Partnering with local Catamarca communities to build lasting economic value: direct employment, skills training, and local supply chain development.
RIGI Investment Regime
We are evaluating the project's potential eligibility for Argentina's RIGI (Large Investment Incentive Regime), which offers a stable, long-term legal and tax framework for major energy projects — subject to investment thresholds, regulatory requirements and formal approval.
Environmental Regulation
The project is being advanced in alignment with the environmental and mining requirements applicable in Argentina and Catamarca, supported by scientific studies and independent technical review.
Latest from VulEnergy.
Project UpdatesKelly Ventures and VulEnergy enter into binding letter of intent for Qualifying Transaction
Oct 27, 2025The full release, issued by Kelly Ventures Ltd., is available on Newsfile.
Project UpdatesVulEnergy advances exploration at its geothermal project in Antofagasta de la Sierra
Feb 15, 2025The project spans 25,000 hectares in the Lastarrias area and is working toward pre-feasibility for a geothermal generation and distribution model.