Can Saudi Arabia produce lithium for batteries?

A Lithium brine pool. Saudi Arabia is exploring projects that can produce lithium for batteries in an effort to ramp up production in the Middle Eastern oil exporter.

Who makes EV batteries?

EVE Energy Co., Ltd., founded in 2001, is a leading Chinese battery manufacturer with a diverse product range, including primary lithium batteries, consumer lithium-ion batteries, and power batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. The company began producing primary lithium batteries in 2003 and was listed on the Shenzhen GEM in 2009.

Who makes Tianjin Lishen batteries?

Product: Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint-Stock Co., Ltd., founded in 1997, is a prominent Chinese manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries. The company has established itself as a key supplier for various industries, including electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage.

Why are lithium-ion batteries so popular?

The demand for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries has skyrocketed in recent years, , thanks to their widespread use in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, renewable energy storage, and other advanced applications.

Will Aramco make a million batteries a year?

Aramco is working with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. “We are targeting lithium production sufficient to make one million batteries a year,” Al-Mudaifer said in the interview. The lithium produced will supply both domestic and export markets, he said.

Can Saudi Aramco extract lithium from brine?

Separately, Saudi Aramco is working on a joint project to extract lithium from brine taken from oil fields, the state energy giant said in an e-mailed response to questions. The presence of lithium and its concentrations and the prospects for extraction are being evaluated, the company said.