Green Li-ion Marks the Opening of its First Commercial-Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Plant in Oklahoma
2024年6月18日 - 11:15PM
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The Atoka plant advances Green Li-ion’s mission
to close the loop for sustainable battery production in the U.S.
while boosting the local economy and driving the resurgence of the
nation’s manufacturing sector.
Green Li-ion, a lithium-ion battery recycling technology
company, today celebrated the grand opening of its first
commercial-scale installation in Atoka, Oklahoma. As North
America’s first commercial-scale plant producing pCAM directly from
black mass from recycled Li-ion batteries, this event marks a
significant milestone for the company and the future of
electrification in the U.S.
The fully operational battery recycling plant is now processing
unsorted battery waste or “black mass” from used lithium-ion
batteries into valuable battery-grade materials. Green Li-ion’s
technology eliminates the need to ship black mass overseas,
creating a more sustainable and secure domestic supply chain for
critical battery minerals and giving North American manufacturers
greater control over them.
Located in Atoka Heavy Industrial Park, Green Li-ion’s plant
provides a scalable solution for the growing battery market while
bringing numerous benefits to the local community and the entire
state of Oklahoma. The company’s use of local suppliers and
vendors, alongside collaboration with the Technology Center, has
benefited Atoka's private sector and job market.
“Opening our Atoka plant marks a turning point for sustainable
battery manufacturing in the U.S.,” said Leon Farrant, CEO and
Co-Founder of Green Li-ion. “A domestic source for recycled battery
materials strengthens the supply chain, fosters economic growth,
and creates new opportunities in Atoka and across the country."
Green Li-ion's patented GREEN HYDROREJUVENATIONTM technology
converts recycling scrap directly into battery-grade precursor
cathode active material (pCAM) entirely in-house. The Atoka
facility is the first on the continent to process unsorted black
mass from various Li-ion chemistries into 99% pure pCAM at
commercial scale. This on-shoring approach benefits manufacturers
and recyclers by reducing costs and emissions, aligning with the
Inflation Reduction Act's incentives for domestic battery
production and recycled materials. Green Li-ion’s process
dramatically reduces environmental impact, emitting up to 90
percent fewer GHG emissions as compared to traditional battery
recycling methods.
“Oklahoma is at the forefront of the critical mineral
revolution, thanks to great companies like Green Li-ion,” said
Governor Kevin Stitt. “We have an amazing energy advantage in our
state, and we’re using it to our advantage to secure the critical
mineral supply chain and cement these technologies in the United
States for generations to come. I’m proud to welcome Green Li-ion
to Oklahoma and look forward to seeing their impact on the
community.”
“We’re excited to welcome Green Li-ion to rural Oklahoma. This
new state-of-the-art plant further establishes Oklahoma as a leader
in innovation and domestic supply chain independence,” said Tina
Lindsay, interim Director of Business Development for the Oklahoma
Department of Commerce. “We look forward to their future success
and growth.”
About Green Li-ion
Green Li-ion is a lithium-ion battery recycling technology
provider producing modular hardware solutions that convert spent
batteries into battery-grade cathode and anode material. Based in
the United States, Singapore, Korea, Germany, and Australia, Green
Li-ion is building domestic, circular supply chains for critical
minerals in North America and elsewhere, allowing manufacturers to
add on-site battery recycling capabilities. With global battery
material supply chains under pressure, Green Li-ion allows its
partners to extract these valuable commodities in a reliable,
cost-effective, and environmentally sound way. Green Li-ion has
secured funding from major international investors, including
Equinor Ventures, SOSV, EDP, Banpu NEXT, TES, Energy Revolution
Ventures, TRIREC, and Petronas.
For more information, visit https://www.greenli-ion.com/.
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