Battery Black-mass

projects tracked
6
active
2
producing plants
3

Battery Black-mass projects

chemXplore tracks 6 projects using battery black-mass as feedstock, of which 2 are active.

  1. 2 projects Announced / Concept
  2. none FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. none Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 2 new construction.

Latest news on battery black-mass

21 September 2026
RWE to build 400 MW/1,100 MWh battery at Moerdijk

400 MW/1,100 MWh lithium‑ion battery to supply ~500,000 households for almost three hours; commissioning planned Q2 2028; will relieve Noord‑Brabant grid congestion.

6 August 2026
Worley wins engineering contract for USSM multi‑metallic processing hub

Engineering, procurement and construction support for a cobalt refinery and black‑mass line to convert cobalt hydroxide and battery black mass into critical metals.

16 July 2026
Alfen and CATL partner on 5 GWh sodium‑ion storage deployment in Europe

Joint plan to deploy 5 GWh of sodium‑ion battery storage across Europe to cut costs, diversify supply and reduce exposure to lithium price swings.

6 March 2026
Iberdrola Acquires First Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia

Iberdrola acquires Ararat Wind Farm, expanding its presence in five Australian states and reinforcing its renewable energy strategy with a 242 MW capacity.

13 February 2026
ASPİLSAN Enerji Hosts SAFELOOP Project Meeting in Kayseri

The SAFELOOP Project focuses on enhancing battery sustainability and recycling, uniting 15 organizations to improve lithium-ion battery safety and performance.

1 December 2025
RWE to Build Largest UK Battery Storage Facility

RWE's £200M Pembroke Battery Storage will support UK's clean energy transition, with construction starting 2026 and commissioning in 2028, enhancing grid stability and local biodiversity.

19 September 2025
ASPİLSAN Enerji Boosts Investment in Battery Solutions

Investing in LFP and drone batteries, ASPİLSAN enhances R&D and production, promoting battery tech awareness and a fully integrated value chain in Turkey.

18 January 2024
Andrada Group to Open €33M Green Energy Recycling Plant in Sóskút

The plant will create 160 jobs, recycle energy storage systems, and support Hungary's green transition with advanced, sustainable technology. Operations to expand across Europe.

1 September 2023
Andrada Group to Build Battery Recycling Plant in Hungary

The plant will recycle 10,000 tons of EV batteries annually, create 200 jobs, and receive HUF 4.7 billion in government support. It will use advanced, environmentally safe technology.

24 August 2023
Northvolt and EMR Open EV Battery Recycling Facility in Hamburg

A new Hamburg facility recycles 10,000 tonnes of EV batteries annually, supporting Europe's circular supply chain and reducing raw material imports. Opened by Hamburg's First Mayor on August 24.

Battery Black-mass plants by country

chemXplore tracks 3 plants producing battery black-mass in 2 countries.

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Battery Black-mass producers

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The 3 with the most plants, of 4 producers.

Plants using battery black-mass, by country

chemXplore tracks 2 plants using battery black-mass as feedstock in 2 countries.

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