Identifying the Production Potential of Lithium in Shale Reservoirs
Offered By: Bureau of Economic Geology via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the potential of shale reservoirs as a sustainable new source of lithium in this 54-minute lecture by Dr. Kyung Jae Lee, Associate Professor at the University of Houston's Department of Petroleum Engineering. Delve into the critical role of lithium in the energy transition, particularly in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. Examine the increasing demand for lithium and its classification as a critical element. Investigate how water produced from shale reservoirs could provide substantial amounts of lithium, offering new pathways to address both the petroleum system and lithium geochemical cycle. Gain insights into how this innovative approach could enhance and diversify the lithium supply, contributing to efforts in tackling climate change and decarbonizing energy use.
Syllabus
Identifying the Production Potential of Lithium in Shale Reservoirs
Taught by
Bureau of Economic Geology
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