Energy Education Series: The Current State of Lithium Law — A "Quagmirish Fog"

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