Inventory (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory
Total inventory	$ 14,299,311	$ 11,090,413
Less current portion	8,960,350	6,044,642
Inventory (non-current)	5,338,961	5,045,771
Spare parts stock
Inventory
Total inventory	8,341,395	7,747,455
Raw materials
Inventory
Total inventory	5,828,568	3,135,357
Consumables stock
Inventory
Total inventory	89,689	166,935
Water stock
Inventory
Total inventory	$ 39,659	$ 40,666

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