As brine-based lithium production emerges as a key driver of domestic supply, this session explores how oilfield expertise, advanced exploration techniques, and the adoption of Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) by major energy companies are accelerating the path to large-scale commercial lithium production in the U.S. 

• The Smackover Formation as a high-quality lithium resource with ideal mineralogy and fluid deliverability. 
• How established oil and gas leasing frameworks streamline lithium production development. 
• Insights from successful supply well operations and DLE piloting in domestic brine resources.