usgs-produced-waters

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to and analysis of the USGS National Produced Waters Geochemical Database, enabling users to understand the chemical composition of produced water and oilfield brines, crucial for resource recovery and environmental assessment.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Geochemical Data Access: Query a vast dataset (~115,000 samples) of produced water chemistry from U.S. oil and gas wells.
• Lithium & Magnesium Analysis: Specifically identify and analyze concentrations of critical minerals like lithium and magnesium, vital for direct lithium extraction (DLE) feasibility studies.
• Formation & Basin Filtering: Filter data by geological formation, basin, state, and other parameters to pinpoint relevant water chemistry profiles.
• Use Case: A researcher needs to assess the potential for lithium recovery from produced waters in the Marcellus Shale. They can use this Skill to query the database for all Marcellus samples, analyze lithium and TDS concentrations, and identify wells with economically viable lithium levels.

Quick Start

Use the usgs-produced-waters skill to find the median lithium concentration in produced waters from the Marcellus formation.