Islamabad: (RightNow) OGDC confirms the presence of lithium in Pakistan’s geothermal brine for the first time. This success was achieved from a high-temperature well under the geothermal program.

Sources reveal this discovery emerged during advanced geochemical analysis. The formation water was analyzed under OGDC’s pilot program.

OGDC officials state that Pakistan now joins countries utilizing geothermal brine for lithium extraction.

Lithium plays a crucial role in the global transition to clean energy. This mineral is used in electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems.

It is noteworthy that lithium is an essential component of modern technologies, with its global demand continuously rising.