Stardust Power Expands U.S. Operations with New Houston Office to Support Muskogee Refinery Build
Key Highlights
- ➤Stardust Power opens Houston operational office supporting Muskogee refinery execution
- ➤Houston office targets engineering, EPC, and procurement talent for project development
- ➤Stardust Power expects to expand its Houston-based team as project execution accelerates
- ➤Muskogee refinery expected to produce up to 50,000 metric tons annually
- ➤Chris Celano, Chief Operating Officer of Stardust Power: By building out a dedicated project management hub in one of the most experienced energy markets in the world, we are positioning the Company for execution as we advance the Muskogee refinery.
Expert Statements
Chris Celano, Chief Operating Officer of Stardust Power
“The Houston office strengthens our operational footprint at a critical phase of development”
Chris Celano, Chief Operating Officer of Stardust Power
“By building out a dedicated project management hub in one of the most experienced energy markets in the world, we are positioning the Company for execution as we advance the Muskogee refinery.”
Chris Celano, Chief Operating Officer of Stardust Power
“This expansion reflects our commitment to deliver domestic, battery-grade lithium that supports U.S. energy security and industrial growth.”
GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) (“Stardust Power” or the “Company”), an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, today announced the opening of a new operational office in Houston, Texas. The Houston office will serve as a project execution hub supporting operations planning as the Company advances its lithium refinery in Muskogee, Oklahoma, complementing the Company’s existing Oklahoma City office and broader corporate footprint.
Houston, a world energy capital, was strategically selected for its deep concentration of engineering expertise, access to leading EPC and procurement talent, and established energy infrastructure ecosystem. The location strengthens Stardust Power’s ability to efficiently manage project development while embedding the Company within one of the world’s premier industrial and energy corridors.
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