Key highlights
- MACARON cathode active materials (CAM) factory planned in Saint-Saulve to feed the EV battery value chain.
- Project received the Net Zero label and was selected among 150 strategic projects by the Elysée.
- C3IV tax credit approval provides 25% reimbursement for productive investments (construction and equipment) to Licamax.
- Schedule: public inquiry summer 2026, final investment decision mid-2027, production start targeted in 2030.
Project overview
The MACARON project plans a cathode active materials (CAM) factory in Saint‑Saulve (Nord) to supply the EV battery value chain.
Regulatory recognitions
In March 2026 the project received the State's Net Zero label and was selected by the Élysée among 150 major strategic projects; the designation will be shared with the EU to support permit processes.
Financial support
Early 2026 C3IV tax credit approval grants a 25% rebate on productive investments (construction and equipment), with the State reimbursing Licamax for that share.
Next steps and timeline
Environmental authorization and building permit applications will be filed soon; a public inquiry is planned for summer 2026, final investment decision is targeted mid‑2027, and production start is planned for 2030.
