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We are a leading global supplier of advanced Cathode Active Materials (CAM) for the lithium-ion batteries market, providing high-performance CAM to the world''s largest cell producers and for
Construction of a black mass production facility has already begun, and production is expected to start in 2024.
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We are a leading global supplier of advanced Cathode Active Materials (CAM) for the lithium-ion batteries market, providing high-performance CAM to the world''s largest cell producers and for
(IN BRIEF) BASF has celebrated the opening of Europe''s first co-located center for battery material production and recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany. The facility includes a state-of-the-art production plant for cathode
Recycling of production waste: BASF and WHW Recycling make battery cell production more sustainable. Read more. June 18, 2024 BASF starts change negotiations for
Ludwigshafen/Germany and Quebec/Canada, March 4, 2022 – BASF signed an agreement to secure land for its future cathode active materials and recycling site in Bécancour, Quebec, Canada, as part of its commitment to support North American producers in their transition to e-mobility. A regional supply chain is critical to ensure reliable and resilient battery
In Schwarzheide, Germany, BASF is preparing to start up a prototype metal refinery plant next to the battery recycling plant for the production for black mass, which is planned to start operations mid-2024.
Battery recycling is a key enabler for the ongoing transformation towards electromobility. It is essential to keep critical battery raw materials, like lithium, nickel or cobalt, in the regional battery value chain while significantly reducing the CO 2 footprint of batteries. With our recycling solutions, ranging from individual recycling steps to complete circular concepts, our team and
BASF starts change negotiations for Harjavalta precursor battery materials plant because of lengthy permitting process with unclear outcomes. Read more. April 8, 2024. BASF and WHW Recycling make battery cell production more sustainable. Read more. June 18, 2024. BASF decides against investment in nickel-cobalt refining complex in Indonesia
BASF has successfully started operating its prototype metal refinery for battery recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany. The state-of-the-art plant allows for the development of operational procedures and the optimisation of
Recycling of production waste: BASF and WHW Recycling make battery cell production more sustainable. Read more. June 18, 2024 BASF starts change negotiations for Harjavalta precursor battery materials plant because of lengthy permitting process with unclear outcomes.
The planned investment project, to be located in Tarragona, Spain and subject to final investment decision, will recover valuable materials from end-of-life batteries and
BASF has successfully started operating its prototype metal refinery for battery recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany. The state-of-the-art plant allows for the development of operational procedures and the optimization of innovative battery recycling technology, processing end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and battery production scrap. This will facilitate optimal
BASF is announcing a new battery materials production site in Harjavalta, Finland and Schwarzheide, Germany, as part of its multi-step investment plan to built up the sustainable
BASF has successfully started operating its prototype metal refinery for battery recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany. The state-of-the-art plant allows for the development of
BASF remains committed to fostering an innovative, sustainable, and competitive battery value chain in Europe. But the overall situation after several years has now
BASF aims to develop and expand its metal refining technology to establish a commercial-scale refinery in Europe in the coming years. This will strengthen BASF''s presence in Europe and complement a robust collection network for used batteries and waste from battery production, as well as the production of black mass and battery materials.
BASF says it is reconsidering its plan to start battery chemical output in Finland this year - part of a push to build a global production network serving the electric vehicle industry - because
Recycling of production waste: BASF and WHW Recycling make battery cell production more sustainable Read more. June 6, 2024. Christine Grosse Lembeck to lead BASF''s Battery Recycling business. Read
Preparations and construction of BASF''s battery materials plants in Europe are advancing as planned. After the casting of the foundation for its precursor cathode active material (PCAM) plant in Harjavalta, Finland, BASF has officially started construction. In addition, BASF has secured the construction permits to begin building the new cathode active material (CAM)
The plant is developing operational procedures and the optimisation of innovative battery recycling technology, processing end life lithium ion batteries and battery production scrap.
Metals group BASF has begun commissioning on what it claimed is the first combined battery cathode materials production and recycling plant, in Germany. The facility, located in Schwarzheide, Germany, is the first
Recycling of production waste: BASF and WHW Recycling make battery cell production more sustainable Read more. June 6, 2024. Christine Grosse Lembeck to lead BASF''s Battery Recycling business. Read more. April 16, 2024. Recovering valuable metals in Schwarzheide: BASF has started prototype metal refinery for battery recycling. Read more
BASF is also preparing additional investments to meet the rising demand for cathode materials in the European electric vehicle market. The battery recycling plant will process end-of-life batteries and waste from battery production, recovering valuable metals for the production of new cathode active materials.
BASF is announcing a new battery materials production site in Harjavalta, Finland and Schwarzheide, Germany, as part of its multi-step investment plan to built up the sustainable European electric vehicle (EV) value chain.
About BASF Battery Materials and Recycling BASF is a leading global supplier of advanced cathode active materials (CAM) for the lithium-ion batteries market, providing high performance CAM to the world's largest cell producers and for leading platforms of OEMs.
BASF remains committed to driving the expansion of its global battery materials business to support the battery industry's growing demand for cathode active materials. The company's plan to invest in building up its battery materials business remains valid.
It is the first production plant for high-performance cathode active materials in Germany and the first fully automated large-scale plant for the production of cathode active materials in Europe. (IN BRIEF) BASF has celebrated the opening of Europe's first co-located center for battery material production and recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany.
P-23-251 Together with customers, politicians and partners, BASF today (June 29, 2023) celebrated the opening of Europe's first co-located center of battery material production and battery recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany.