Lithium and Salt Extraction from the Bakken Produced Water

Abstract Oil and gas field-produced water (PW) has emerged as a key source of lithium and rare earth elements (REEs). This study investigates the significant variance in lithium concentrations across different oilfields, with the Williston Basin in North Dakota having an average lithium content of 2...

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Published in:	Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
Main Authors:	Md Jakaria, Kegang Ling, Hui Pu, Dongmei Wang, Josh Crowell, Lisa Holding Eagle, Bryan Weaver, Christopher Longie
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2025-10-01
Subjects:	Oilfield brine Lithium Rare earth elements Advanced recovery technologies Bakken produced water
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-025-02012-9