Anode graphite for the carbon neutral society
Batteries are essential to the energy transition, as the world is moving away from fossil fuels. Faced with global warming, our vision is to minimize the carbon footprint of battery and EV manufacturers.
We deliver the most efficient solution to reduce battery industry emissions
At Vianode, we are leading the transformation of creating a sustainable EV battery value chain. We empower battery and EV manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint by replacing traditional, emission-heavy anode graphite with our innovative, high-performance anode graphite solutions.
Anode graphite is the biggest part of lithium-ion batteries by weight, but only a small percentage of the cost. Choosing Vianode graphite reduces the CO2 emissions of battery manufacturing, in the most efficient way.
Key numbers
20-40% of battery CO2 emissions
8-12% of battery costs
Ambition
- At Vianode, it is our ambition to shape our industry while reducing the carbon footprint of synthetic graphite.
Strategy
EV focus
Based on our strong industrial legacy and innovative anode graphite technology, Vianode is addressing the urgent need for decarbonisation. Transport is accountable for approximately 20% of global CO2 emissions. The shift from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is driving an estimated 30% yearly expansion in lithium-ion battery production from 2020 to 2030.
Market opportunity
Without synthetic graphite, there can be no lithium-ion EV batteries. In 2023, approximately 24% of the global anode material supply was made up of natural graphite while 74% was with synthetic graphite. Some OEMs rely up to a 100% on synthetic graphite for performance and safety reasons.
Sustainability leader
In 2030 Vianode aims to deliver a world leading carbon footprint of only 1 kg CO2 emission/kg high-performance, high-quality anode graphite for 3 million EVs annually. The current market average is 20 kg CO2/kg conventional anode graphite.
Objectives 2030
3 million EVs annually
1 kg CO2/kg of anode graphite
Roadmap and milestones
2030 - Production of 200 000 tonnes of advanced anode graphite, supplying 3 million vehicles, with a carbon footprint of 1 kg/kg anode graphite
2027 - Full scale manufacturing plant, North America
2025 - Funding North America
2024 - Negotiation of lease agreement for site in North America
2024 - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) verification, Vianode graphite up to 90% lower emissions than conventional materials.
2024 - Full-scale industrial manufacturing plant, Herøya, Norway
2024 - Ownership consolidation to Hydro and Altor
2023 - Awarded 90 mEUR from EU Innovation Fund
2022 - Opening of Vianode Technology Center, Kristiansand, Norway
2022 - Investment decision made to start construction of our first full-scale plant at Herøya, Norway
2022 - Capitalization of 200 mUSD and new ownership structure consisting of Elkem, Hydro, and Altor
2021 - Vianode established as a standalone company
2021 - Industrial scale pilot facility operational, Kristiansand, Norway
2019 - Lab pilot operational, Kristiansand, Norway
2016 - First R&D initiatives and concept development started, at Elkem, Norway
Industry quotes
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We want to be part of the solution
We will move fast…signing agreements that reflect Ford’s ESG expectations and plan to bring EV to millions
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