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Fibre2Fashion
3 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
BASF begins Black Mass operations in Schwarzheide
BASF has successfully started the commercial operation of its Black Mass plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant milestone for BASF's battery recycling business. It is one of the biggest commercial Black Mass plants in Europe, with an annual processing capacity of up to 15,000 tons of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and production scrap. This equals roughly 40,000 electric vehicle batteries per year. BASF has begun commercial operations at its Black Mass plant in Schwarzheide, Germany, one of Europe's largest. With a 15,000-ton annual capacity, it processes end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, recovering key metals for reuse. The facility boosts BASF's battery recycling capabilities and supports the EU's circular economy goals and raw material self-sufficiency. The successful start of the commercial operation of this plant therefore marks an important step for the European battery industry. Battery recycling is a key factor in increasing independence from primary raw material sources and meeting the ambitious requirements of circular economy policies. Black mass production is a key step in the battery recycling process and is based on mechanical treatment of the batteries. The Black Mass contains high amounts of key metals used to produce cathode active materials (CAM): lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. These valuable metals can be chemically recovered and used to produce new CAM, enabling circularity and reducing the carbon footprint compared to using only primary raw materials. 'Our new Black Mass plant is another proof for our commitment to the Battery Materials and Recycling industry, which remains to be one of the most significant growth opportunities in the chemical industry and for BASF Battery Materials. It will become a cornerstone of our offerings to our customers to increase raw materials self-sufficiency and comply with the EU Battery Regulation,' said Dr. Daniel Schönfelder, President of BASF's Battery Materials division. 'With the new Black Mass plant, we strengthen our position as the preferred battery recycling partner for customers along the entire battery recycling value chain in Europe.' BASF's offering in Europe covers all steps along the battery recycling value chain, from collecting end-of-life batteries and production scrap, discharging and dismantling, as well as Black Mass production and refining – leveraging a strong and reliable partner network in addition to BASF's own Black Mass production facility. In addition to the new Black Mass production, BASF also operates in Schwarzheide Europe's first fully automated CAM production, a prototype metal refinery for battery recycling, and one of Europe's largest Black Mass storage facilities. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Korea Herald
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
LG Energy Solution Establishes Battery Recycling Joint Venture with Derichebourg
SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution has announced plans to establish a joint venture with Derichebourg, the French leader in metal waste recycling, to build a state-of-the-art battery recycling plant. Construction will begin in 2026 in Bruyères-sur-Oise, located in the Val-d'Oise region of northern France, with operations scheduled to commence in 2027. The new plant will specialize in pre-processing, such as discharging, dismantling and shredding battery scrap—waste generated during battery production—as well as the collection of end-of-life EV batteries. Marking LG Energy Solution's first battery recycling joint venture in Europe, this state-of-the-art facility will have a processing capacity of over 20,000 tons per year at its full operation. The black mass extracted at the pre-processing facility will undergo further post-processing to recover key battery raw materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt, which will then be used in LG Energy Solution's battery production. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution will supply battery scrap from its facility in Poland, while Derichebourg will provide end-of-life EV batteries collected from France and surrounding countries. Through this joint venture, LG Energy Solution is accelerating the development of a closed-loop [1] resource circulation system in Europe. This aligns with the company's goals to enhance raw material sourcing stability and strengthen its value chain competitiveness, while reinforcing Europe's sustainable battery recycling ecosystem. Considering the EU Battery Regulation, which mandates a minimum level of recycled content in batteries sold in Europe starting in 2031, this partnership will also effectively address upcoming regulatory requirements. In addition, the collaboration aims to support car manufacturers seeking to establish a closed-loop battery recycling system, further promoting a circular economy. Derichebourg operates over 200 collecting sites in France and over 285 sites worldwide. LG Energy Solution and Derichebourg plan to deepen their strategic partnership and expand their joint efforts in the battery recycling business. "This collaboration enables us to secure a stable and cost-competitive supply of recycled battery materials from the advanced processing of end-of-life batteries and battery scrap," said Chang Beom Kang, CSO of LG Energy Solution. "This initiative will also significantly enhance the value we deliver to customers in the recycling sector." "This partnership fully supports our ambition to develop industrial solutions with a high environmental added value, while strengthening the local roots of our activities," said Abderrahmane El Aoufir, CEO of Derichebourg. [1] Closed-loop system: Enables the recycling of used batteries and the reuse of recovered materials in new battery production. About LG Energy Solution LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220), a split-off from LG Chem, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems. With 30 years of experience in revolutionary battery technology and extensive research and development (R&D), the company is the top battery-related patent holder in the world with over 69,600 patents. Its robust global network, which spans North America, Europe, and Asia, includes battery manufacturing facilities established through joint ventures with major automakers. Committed to building sustainable battery ecosystem, LG Energy Solution aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050, while embodying the value of shared growth and promoting diverse and inclusive corporate culture. To learn more about LG Energy Solution's ideas and innovations, visit
