IBU‑tec completes spray tower for 15,000 t/y LFP plant in Bitterfeld
- Structural framework for the new spray tower was completed on April 15, 2026.
- The new production plant is designed for approximately 15,000 tonnes of LFP cathode material per year.
- The facility is located in the Bitterfeld‑Wolfen chemical hub and is described as having an impressive carbon footprint.
- Saxony‑Anhalt’s Minister President Sven Schulze voiced political support, linking the project to European battery value‑chain strengthening and reduced dependence on Asian supply chains.
Project milestone
The structural framework for IBU‑tec’s new spray tower in Bitterfeld was completed on April 15, 2026, marking a key step toward large‑scale manufacture of LFP cathode materials in Europe.
Facility capacity and location
The plant is being built in the Bitterfeld‑Wolfen chemical hub and is planned to produce about 15,000 tonnes of LFP cathode material per year. The company describes the facility as having an impressive carbon footprint.
Strategic impact
Local production is presented as a contribution to strengthening a sustainable European battery value chain and reducing reliance on Asian supply chains. The project drew political support from Saxony‑Anhalt’s Minister President Sven Schulze, who emphasised the importance of battery materials for the energy transition.
Development and production services
IBU‑tec outlines services spanning laboratory development, pilot‑scale testing, scaling and industrialisation, and production under industrial conditions to support material and process development from concept to commercial manufacture. Contact options cited include an email (mail(at)ibu‑tec.de) and an online contact form.
