Episode 176: Patrick Howarth (Exxon)

Patrick Howarth leads the lithium effort within ExxonMobil’s Low Carbon Solutions Group. Exxon is currently drilling lithium brine wells in Arkansas with a plan to be in commercial production by 2027 using Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE). The company intends to become a major lithium producer by 2030. Exxon also developed the first lithium ion battery prototype in the 1970s. Topics: Exxon’s Low Carbon Solutions Group Leveraging Exxon’s technology capabilities to decarbonize Drilling for lithium vs oil & gas The Smackover DLE Lithium “surprises” Arkansas as a lithium province Hard rock ambitions? Supply & Demand Price The Team “Lithium years” Beyond Arkansas A tribute to Dr Stanley Whittingham Rapid fire