Energy Education Series: The Current State of Lithium Law — A "Quagmirish Fog"
November 20 @ 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. CST
Location: Online
Lithium is becoming a valuable resource in the energy transition, particularly for its use in battery production for renewable energy storage. However, navigating the ownership rights over lithium extraction from brine — especially in complex legal frameworks like those in Texas and Arkansas — can feel like traversing a quagmire. In this session, Oliva Gibbs co-owner Brad Gibbs will dive into the intricacies of determining who owns the lithium found in produced water and brine — particularly in regions like the Smackover Formation — and how this impacts leasing strategies.
Topics discussed:
- Lithium as a critical mineral
- Lithium recovery methods
- Ownership in Texas & Arkansas
- Produced water
- Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC