Alma Energy

Hermann explains how Alma Energy is advancing direct lithium extraction with cleaner, more efficient processes powered by AI, and why these innovations matter for the energy transition. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities facing oil and gas as it moves toward cleaner technologies, offering insight into how existing infrastructure can be repurposed for new energy solutions—and how Alma Energy is helping lead that shift.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:16 - Alma Energy Overview04:09 - Natural Lithium Sources11:28 - CO2 Sequestration with Rocks13:26 - Traditional Lithium Extraction Methods17:35 - System Placement Considerations21:02 - E3 Metals Current Phase23:54 - Power Consumption of the System25:20 - Sodium Management Strategies26:18 - Additional Brine Extractables27:43 - Lithium-ion vs Solid State Batteries29:36 - Baseload Pilot Readiness31:38 - Water Sample Collection Methods33:49 - Elysium Funding and Pilot Plans39:30 - Investor Targeting for Pilot42:38 - Best Practices in Well Drilling44:59 - Partner Expectations and Returns47:38 - Transition from Corporations to Startups53:34 - Startup Ecosystem Support57:40 - Contacting Alma Energyhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters