The Anonymous Widower

Record Levels Of Lithium In Geothermal Water At United Downs Project

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on Think Geoenergy.

This paragraph explains it all.

Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL), the company behind the UK’s first deep geothermal electricity power plant, is today announcing record levels of lithium in its geothermal waters. Recent, third party tests have revealed that there are more than 250 milligrams per litre (‘mg/L’) in the fluid which is the highest concentration ever discovered in geothermal fluids anywhere in the world.

The article also says.

• The magnesium levels are low, which eases processing.
• Up to four thousand tonnes of lithium could be produced per year locally.

The article is certainly worth a read.

August 14, 2021 - Posted by AnonW | Energy, World | Cornwall, Geothermal Energy, Lithium, United Downs Geothermal Project