Fred deSousa (@freddesousa) 's Twitter Profile
Fred deSousa

@freddesousa

Communications lead for Bechtel's team building the Thacker Pass Lithium project. Thoughts are mine alone; retweets are not endorsements.

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Bechtel Corporation (@bechtel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Energy transition in Europe: Today, the Westinghouse-Bechtel Team submitted a proposal to support Czechia's planned expansion of its nuclear power fleet. The bid proposes the construction of one AP1000® reactor, the world’s most advanced nuclear reactor. bechtel.com/newsroom/relea…

Secretary Jennifer Granholm (@secgranholm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After 60 years of research, the Lawrence Livermore National Lab's Ignition Facility achieved a breakthrough in fusion energy that will strengthen America's nuclear energy security. Glad to be celebrating this moment with @NNSAHruby and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Director Dr. Kimberly Budil.

After 60 years of research, the Lawrence Livermore National Lab's Ignition Facility achieved a breakthrough in fusion energy that will strengthen America's nuclear energy security.

Glad to be celebrating this moment with @NNSAHruby and <a href="/Livermore_Lab/">Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory</a> Director Dr. Kimberly Budil.
Bechtel Corporation (@bechtel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to test poc on this achievement! We’ve been proud to partner with PEO ACWA for 20+ years to make this milestone possible.

Bechtel Corporation (@bechtel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Testing complete. We are ready to go ✅. Today, Bechtel celebrates Unit 3 reaching commercial operations at Plant Vogtle. With Unit 4 due to come online later this year, Units 3 & 4 will power an estimated 1,000,000 homes and businesses with clean, safe, and reliable energy. 🧵⬇️

Thacker Pass (@thackerpass) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thacker Pass is designed to maximize water recycling and reuse to minimize environmental impact. Our latest blog shares how we’re sustainably managing water resources by limiting its use and safeguarding its quality. lithiumamericas.com/thacker-pass/b… $LAC #Nevada #lithium

Thacker Pass is designed to maximize water recycling and reuse to minimize environmental impact. Our latest blog shares how we’re sustainably managing water resources by limiting its use and safeguarding its quality. lithiumamericas.com/thacker-pass/b… 

$LAC #Nevada #lithium
Lithium Americas (@lithiumamericas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

$LAC has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy for a $2.26 billion loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program for financing the construction of the #lithium processing facilities at Thacker Pass lithiumamericas.com/news/news-deta… #Nevada

$LAC has received a conditional commitment from the <a href="/ENERGY/">U.S. Department of Energy</a> for a $2.26 billion loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program for financing the construction of the #lithium processing facilities at Thacker Pass lithiumamericas.com/news/news-deta… #Nevada
Bechtel Corporation (@bechtel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

(1/2)🎉Vogtle Unit 4 has reached commercial operations, a significant milestone in U.S. nuclear history! Vogtle is now the largest generator of clean energy in the U.S. with each of the new units capable of generating enough electricity to power ~500K homes & businesses. ⬇️

(1/2)🎉Vogtle Unit 4 has reached commercial operations, a significant milestone in U.S. nuclear history! Vogtle is now the largest generator of clean energy in the U.S. with each of the new units capable of generating enough electricity to power ~500K homes &amp; businesses. ⬇️
Thacker Pass (@thackerpass) 's Twitter Profile Photo

$LAC & Bechtel Corporation hosted a site tour of Thacker Pass for the The Building Trades & the Northern Nevada Building Trades Building Trades NV. Our Project Labor Agreement is expected to help de-risk skilled worker availability during construction of Phase 1. #lithium #Nevada lithiumamericas.com/careers/defaul…

$LAC &amp; <a href="/Bechtel/">Bechtel Corporation</a> hosted a site tour of <a href="/ThackerPass/">Thacker Pass</a> for the <a href="/NABTU/">The Building Trades</a> &amp; the Northern Nevada Building Trades <a href="/BCTNNevada/">Building Trades NV</a>. Our Project Labor Agreement is expected to help de-risk skilled worker availability during construction of Phase 1. #lithium #Nevada
lithiumamericas.com/careers/defaul…
Bechtel Corporation (@bechtel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📰#Bechtel is helping power $1B of new economic activity in Nevada annually through the Thacker Pass lithium project, including job creation for years to come. We’re proud to help Lithium Americas drive the U.S. energy transition. More from Las Vegas Sun: bit.ly/47swzOB

Thacker Pass (@thackerpass) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are proud to create new jobs and bring economic stimulus to northern #Nevada by sustainably developing Thacker Pass. University of Nevada, Reno Extension has estimated the economic & fiscal impacts of Thacker Pass during construction & during operations.  $LAC #lithium extension.unr.edu/publication.as…

We are proud to create new jobs and bring economic stimulus to northern #Nevada by sustainably developing Thacker Pass. <a href="/UNRExtension/">University of Nevada, Reno Extension</a> has estimated the economic &amp; fiscal impacts of Thacker Pass during construction &amp; during operations.  $LAC #lithium extension.unr.edu/publication.as…
Bechtel Corporation (@bechtel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

👏Congratulations, Lithium Americas! This milestone marks one step closer to helping secure America's clean energy future and building a more sustainable world for all. We're proud to be part of the team and can’t wait for what's next! Learn more👇

Thacker Pass (@thackerpass) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In recognition of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, $LAC is paying tribute to the traditions and contributions of Native Americans. Tribe members like Rosson were among the first locals hired at Thacker Pass through our contractor, Sawtooth. #lithium #Nevada

Lithium Americas (@lithiumamericas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Together with Thacker Pass joint venture partner, General Motors, LAC announced the final investment decision for Phase 1 of Thacker Pass, and LAC closed the strategic investment from Orion Resource Partners. lithiumamericas.com/news/news-deta… LAC’s President & CEO said, “Today marks

Together with <a href="/ThackerPass/">Thacker Pass</a> joint venture partner, General Motors, LAC announced the final investment decision for Phase 1 of Thacker Pass, and LAC closed the strategic investment from Orion Resource Partners. lithiumamericas.com/news/news-deta…
LAC’s President &amp; CEO said, “Today marks
Bechtel Corporation (@bechtel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🏗️ We’re off and running at the Thacker Pass project in Nevada. Our #Bechtel team, including our The Building Trades colleagues, placed the first permanent concrete for Lithium Americas' new lithium processing plant—part of the world’s largest known measured lithium resource. 🎥Take a look

Thacker Pass (@thackerpass) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thacker Pass is going vertical! Our first steel beams were safely installed, progressing the lithium processing facilities from foundation work to industrial framework. We continue advance Thacker Pass to enable an American #lithium supply chain, right here in #Nevada. Big Energy

Thacker Pass is going vertical! Our first steel beams were safely installed, progressing the lithium processing facilities from foundation work to industrial framework. We continue advance Thacker Pass to enable an American #lithium supply chain, right here in #Nevada. Big Energy
Thacker Pass (@thackerpass) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Two NV suppliers, Western Nevada Supply & Hunewill Construction were recognized with Bechtel Corporation's 2025 Global Supply Chain Awards for their work on Thacker Pass. Learn more about Western Nevada Supply and their role in enabling America’s domestic lithium supply chain on our blog

Two NV suppliers, Western Nevada Supply &amp; Hunewill Construction were recognized with <a href="/Bechtel/">Bechtel Corporation</a>'s 2025 Global Supply Chain Awards for their work on Thacker Pass. Learn more about Western Nevada Supply and their role in enabling America’s domestic lithium supply chain on our blog
Thacker Pass (@thackerpass) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're excited the sulfuric acid towers at the Thacker Pass processing plant are going vertical. These towers will capture waste heat to produce carbon-free energy to power operations and reduce overall emissions. Converting sulfur to sulfuric acid on-site is expected to reduce

We're excited the sulfuric acid towers at the <a href="/ThackerPass/">Thacker Pass</a> processing plant are going vertical. These towers will capture waste heat to produce carbon-free energy to power operations and reduce overall emissions.

Converting sulfur to sulfuric acid on-site is expected to reduce
Lithium Americas (@lithiumamericas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

2026 is off to a strong start at Thacker Pass, with the pace of construction continuing to ramp up on-site as we target mechanical completion in late-2027. Recent activity includes the installation of air receivers in the Filter Building, to stabilize air pressure during

Lithium Americas (@lithiumamericas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Workforce Hub (WFH) is an all-inclusive, temporary housing facility located in Winnemucca for the Thacker Pass Workforce. It was built to minimize the impacts of the influx of workers on Winnemucca's housing market, services and infrastructure. Watch this timelapse video to