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Vianode and cylib are joining forces to close the loop on battery graphite

Oslo, Norway / Aachen, Germany, June 2, 2026 — Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, and cylib, a specialist in sustainable battery recycling and graphite recovery, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining their intention to collaborate on the development and potential future supply of recycled graphite for next-generation batteries. Under the MoU, the companies will explore opportunities to integrate graphite concentrate recovered and produced through cylib's proprietary OLiC (Optimized Lithium and Graphite Recovery) technology into Vianode's next-generation

Vianode signs Letter of Intent with South Korean battery component manufacturer JR Energy Solution

Oslo, Norway / Eumseong, South Korea, May 5, 2026 — Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with South Korean battery component manufacturer JR Energy Solution for the supply of high-performance synthetic anode graphite intended for batteries powering next-generation electric vehicles and energy storage systems.The LOI reflects a mutual ambition to explore a future offtake agreement for synthetic anode graphite produced by Vianode, beginning with supply from its Via ONE facility in Norway and later transitioning to Via TWO, its planned large-scale

Vianode and Ateios Systems Announce Agreement to Develop Next-Gen Graphite Electrodes

Oslo, Norway / Newberry, Indiana, March 19, 2026 – Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, and Ateios Systems, a US-based battery component supplier, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the supply of high-performance synthetic anode graphite for use in Ateios’ cutting-edge electrode platform.Under the strategic pilot and LOI, Vianode will prepare a phased supply of synthetic anode graphite to support Ateios Systems’ electrode production to pair with their high-performance, PFA-free cathodes of LCO, NMC, and LFP that make up 95% of the battery materials used to power all of the

Vianode signs term sheet to supply advanced battery materials for North American grid energy storage

Oslo, Norway, March 11, 2026 – Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, has signed a Term Sheet to supply high-performance synthetic anode graphite for grid battery energy storage systems (BESS) to a North American battery technology company.Under the term sheet, Vianode will supply 8,000 tonnes of synthetic graphite from its Norwegian facility, Via ONE, with a roadmap to expand beyond 10,000 tonnes a year once the Canadian large-scale plant, Via TWO, becomes operational. “The North American market for battery energy storage systems is entering a period of rapid growth, driven by

Vianode Wins Capgemini Nordic Sustainability Tech Award for Sustainably Battery Solutions

Oslo, November 26, 2025 – Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials, has been awarded Capgemini’s prestigious Nordic Sustainability Tech Award 2025. The recognition highlights Vianode’s groundbreaking use of technology to reduce climate impact and accelerate the transition to clean energy. The award, presented by an independent jury, honors Nordic companies that demonstrate excellence across five key criteria: scalability and applicability, technological leadership, impact on greenhouse gas emissions, environmental footprint, and profitability. Vianode’s proprietary

Vianode sign LOI for advanced battery materials supply to battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Oslo, Norway / Vestal, New York – November 25,2025 – Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, and C4V, a pioneering battery technology company, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the supply of high-performance synthetic anode graphite for grid battery energy storage systems (BESS). The parties will explore an offtake agreement in which Vianode would supply synthetic graphite to C4V and its Gigafactory joint ventures through 2032, with first deliveries in the second half of 2026. Battery demand for energy storage systems in North America is expected to double by 2030, driven

Vianode starts site preparation at St. Thomas, Ontario, for large-scale clean battery materials plant

Vianode starts site preparation at St. Thomas, Ontario, for large-scale clean battery materials plant ST. THOMAS (Ontario, Canada) / OSLO (Norway), November 20, 2025 – Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials, today officially started site preparation at its new synthetic graphite facility Via TWO in St. Thomas, Ontario. The project is a major milestone in Vianode’s North American expansion plans and set to bring hundreds of new high-skilled jobs to the region. The site preparation marks the formal start of the project to establish North America’s largest production

Vianode to build large-scale clean synthetic graphite plant in Ontario in support of Canada’s contribution to the G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance

Toronto, Canada and Oslo, Norway, October 31, 2025 - Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials, announced that its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite will be developed in Ontario, Canada.  Synthetic graphite is an essential component in lithium-ion batteries and is critical for a range of defence and industrial applications.  Vianode’s production facility was featured as part of Canada’s leadership in the G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance and will contribute to the diversification of resilient, domestic supply chains that

Vianode reaches OEM qualification milestone for Via ONE, supporting North American industrial-scale supply

Oslo, Norway, September 25, 2025 - Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, reached a major product qualification milestone with a leading OEM, confirming industrial-scale production capabilities. The approval is an important step towards establishing commercial supply of anode graphite in North America.The materials made at Vianode’s full-scale Via ONE plant in Norway were confirmed to meet the product requirements set by a leading OEM. Via ONE is the world’s most sustainable battery anode graphite plant with full industrial-scale production equipment. Production started in October

Vianode and Fortum Battery Recycling join forces to advance sustainable EV battery recycling value chain

Oslo, Norway, May 13, 2025 – Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, and Fortum Battery Recycling, a specialist in recycling valuable metals from electric vehicle (EV) batteries, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on developing a sustainable EV battery recycling value chain.Under the agreement, the two companies will work together to: · Secure supplies of high-quality recycled graphite concentrate from Fortum’s hydrometallurgical plant in Harjavalta, Finland · Develop and optimize recycled graphite materials for use in Vianode’s commercial-scale anode

Vianode granted Innovation Norway loan to strengthen R&D and global growth platform

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, is pleased to announce the grant of a NOK 400 million loan commitment from Innovation Norway. The funds will be invested in Norway to strengthen Vianode’s research and development capabilities and platform for establishing regional high-performance, low-emission EV and battery value chains.The loan will provide part financing for Vianode’s first full-scale plant Via ONE at Herøya Industrial Park, the Technology Center in Kristiansand and the Oslo headquarters. The loan is supported by further investments from Vianode’s owner Altor.

Vianode launches first recycled graphite product for more sustainable EVs and batteries

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, launches the first high-performance solution based on recycled graphite as part of its next-generation material series. The innovative product is based on recycled battery-grade graphite and designed to meet growing demand for sustainable electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing.“Vianode is a driving force in sustainable production of batteries and battery materials, with localized production close to customers. Our new recycled product completes the graphite loop in battery production, reducing reliance on virgin materials. It is a

Vianode receives USD 300 million LOI from Euler Hermes, Germany’s export loan agency, for North American synthetic graphite plant

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, announces significant progress on the project financing for the planned development of a North American, large-scale synthetic graphite plant. Euler Hermes AG, the export credit agency acting for the German Government, has confirmed in a Letter of Interest, that Vianode is eligible in principle for a loan guarantee of up to USD 300 million. Vianode’s North American facility is designed for an initial annual capacity of approximately 70,000 tons of synthetic graphite with planned production start in the second half of 2027. The plant

Vianode signs USD multi-billion long-term supply agreement for EV battery-grade anode graphite with GM

[OSLO/NEW YORK/DETROIT], January 15, 2025 – Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, has been selected as a strategic supplier of high-performance anode graphite solutions to General Motors (NYSE: GM). The agreement covers development of large-scale manufacturing capacity and supply of synthetic anode graphite towards 2033.The master supply agreement has a USD multi-billion value for Vianode and marks an important step forward in strengthening the North American battery and EV supply chain. The high-performance anode graphite will be shipped from Vianode’s IRA compliant large-

Vianode welcomes Wenqing Su as Chief Project Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in large-scale project execution

Vianode, a leader in advanced battery materials, is excited to announce the appointment of Wenqing Su as Chief Project Officer. In this role, Su will play a crucial role in executing Vianode's investment decisions and managing the development of large-scale production facilities. This position is key to driving project execution and ensuring the successful delivery of Vianode's strategic initiatives as the company continues to expand its presence in the battery and EV markets across North America. With more than 20 years’ experience in managing complex capital projects in sectors such as

Vianode inaugurates Via ONE the world’s most sustainable anode graphite plant for batteries

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has officially opened its first full-scale anode graphite production plant Via ONE at Herøya, Norway. The production ramp-up represents a significant step in building a European value chain for batteries and electric vehicles.The plant has four advanced full-size furnaces designed for production of synthetic anode graphite, a critical component in lithium-ion batteries. Fully ramped up, the plant will have a capacity of 2.000 tons per year, the equivalent of supplying 30.000 electric vehicles

Vianode sets world-leading sustainability targets to enable a low-emission battery industry

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, today presented targets for decarbonization, circularity and safe operations in the inaugural sustainability report. The targets reflect Vianode’s ambition to transform the battery industry and inspire change through responsible, environmentally friendly production of advanced battery materials with ultra-low CO\2 \emissions.Vianode commits to the highest sustainability standards. This is reflected in the company’s first sustainability report with targets that are aligned with the company’s long-

Vianode sets new industry standard for low-carbon anode graphite battery materials

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, confirms world-leading climate impact potential in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of planned industrial scale production.The LCA verifies a climate change impact of 1.9 kilo CO2 equivalents per kilo graphite produced in Vianode’s process. Feedstock material production and processing are considered the main emission contributors. This represents a potential CO2 emission reduction of more than 90% compared to conventional fossil-based production according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, the latest

Vianode signs Antwerp Declaration to elevate industrialisation on the European Strategic Agenda

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has signed the Antwerp Declaration to support revitalisation and strengthening of Europe's industrial landscape.The Antwerp Declaration is a visionary call to action for embedding industrialisation at the heart of the European Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029. This declaration seeks to establish a European Industrial Deal based on ten concrete initiatives  to support industrial innovation and production as key drivers for future growth and sustainability. Vianode'

Vianode awarded EUR 30 million IPCEI grant to accelerate the development of Europe’s battery industry

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has been awarded a EUR 30 million grant from Innovation Norway under the IPCEI EUBatin program. The funding will support the development of the Herøya plant as part of the industrialization of a European low-carbon battery value chain.The grant from Innovation Norway under the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) program is designed to expedite green transition innovations to market at scale. Vianode’s customer qualification plant at Herøya, Norway is based on Vianode’s

Vianode selected IPCEI EUBatin associated partner to support accelerated industrialisation of Europe’s battery value chain

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has been selected as an associated partner in the EU’s Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) EUBatin program to support accelerated industrialisation of a low-carbon battery value chain.The transnational IPCEI program aims to bring green transition innovations to market at scale more quickly through European industrial cooperation, public-private partnerships and possibilities to offer exemptions from public support regulations. IPCEI EUBatin is the second part of a two-stage

Vianode appoints Howard Ormonroyd as CFO, bringing extensive experience in financing large-scale materials and infrastructure projects

Oslo, Norway – 13 February 2024: Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has appointed Howard Ormonroyd as CFO. As a member of the executive management team, he will focus on financing and value creation as Vianode establishes itself as a leading supplier to battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe.Ormonroyd assumes the position effective 14 February, coming from J.P. Morgan where he was an Executive & Technical Director in the Global Metals & Mining investment banking division for over 10 years. He will oversee the

Vianode leads USD 7 million initiative to drive process industry towards net zero

A Vianode-led initiative for minimising process industry emissions has received a USD 7 million (NOK 75 million) grant from the Norwegian Research Council. The grant will be used to develop technologies for data capture and advanced process control to enable more efficient and environmentally friendly production methods and support zero-emission process industry in Norway, both through facility upgrades and greenfield establishments. Vianode has been selected to oversee a series of comprehensive testing. The project will commence in Norway with initial preparations at Vianode's

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