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Explorer Division Column DEG By Francois Marechal

The DEG leadership unanimously endorsed EnergySource Minerals in San Diego to receive a DEG Corporate Award for their efforts to harness for lithium extraction the brine flow supplying the John L. Featherstone geothermal power plant in the Salton Sea region. EnergySource Chief Operating Officer Derek Benson shared with us that a proprietary process called “Integrated Lithium Adsorption Desorption,” or “ILiAD,” was demonstrated to be the key that unlocks Salton Sea lithium development. They have succeeded in producing battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide utilizing the brine flow as it exits the power generation.

Added on 01 June, 2020

Explorer Article By Francois Marechal

Petroleum Geologists Paving the Way for the Sustainable Energy Future

The goal of the Environmental Geosciences Journal is to leverage the profession’s understanding of geological, geochemical, geophysical and hydrogeological principles and methodologies to assist in the quest for solutions to environmental problems and to bring you the latest research in these areas. You can help the DEG reach the broader stakeholder community by submitting your manuscripts to the Environmental Geosciences Journal.

Added on 01 May, 2020

Explorer Division Column DEG By Francois Marechal

Carte Blanche or Coexistence?

Coexistence of proven affordable energy, more responsible consumption and development of economically viable alternate sources by large consuming societies will be what allow us to narrow the gap between the ideals so often stated on social media platforms and the reality of keeping humanity on a path of long-term prosperity.

Added on 01 March, 2020