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, 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
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
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
Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stefan Bergold as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Bergold will lead Vianode’s commercialisation focused on developing long-term customer partnerships in North America and Europe.
Bergold will join Vianode in February 2024 from the position as general manager of Europe for Farasis Energy (Gan Zhou) Co., Ltd., an advanced lithium-ion battery supplier, and from the position as board director of SIRO Clean Energy Technology San. Tic. A.Ş, a lithium-ion
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials with a greener footprint, is today pleased to welcome Burkhard Straube as the new CEO.“Burkhard Straube takes over leadership at an important point in time as we execute on Vianode’s industrial scale-up plan in Europe and North America. Burkhard’s extensive experience from international commercialisation and scaling, and deep passion for industrialising technological innovation, is very well aligned with our strategy and culture,” says Vianode’s chair Asbjørn Søvik.
Together with the leadership team and wider Vianode
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials with a greener footprint, has been selected for a EUR 90 million EU Innovation Fund grant preparation for a large-scale plant to upscale innovative production of synthetic graphite.The grant is awarded by the European Commission through the EU Innovation Fund and is part of a EUR 3.6 billion award to 41 large-scale clean tech projects. The call for projects attracted 239 applications.
“The grant demonstrates the European Commission’s conviction in Vianode as a prominent vehicle to cut greenhouse gas emissions and drive
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials with a greener footprint, is excited to announce the appointment of Burkhard Straube as Chief Executive Officer, and Hans Erik Vatne as new Chief Operating Officer. Both leaders bring extensive experience to Vianode, as the company is delivering on its growth plan.Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015. Straube, who has extensive international leadership experience from SGL Carbon, BASF and DyStar, will begin as Vianode CEO on 1 October
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials with a greener footprint, has assumed formal ownership of the building which will house the company’s first industrial-scale plant at Herøya, Norway. The takeover is an important step towards Vianode’s ambition of establishing industrial leadership in supply of battery materials as part of a strong independent European battery value chain.The plant at Herøya Industrial Park, Norway will produce anode graphite for around 20,000 electric vehicles (EVs) per year, and is the first phase of a larger expansion plan. The construction of
Vianode has been selected as one of five Norwegian candidates for an EU IPCEI grant, following the government’s and Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre’s decision to enroll Norway in IPCEI EuBatIn.Vianode builds industrial leadership in advanced battery materials, by producing sustainable anode materials with significantly lower emissions compared to conventional production.
To succeed in building industry leadership in advanced battery materials, the company depends on competitive framework conditions. The Norwegian participation in IPCEI EUBatIn represents a major step
On Tuesday 8 November, Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland visited the site of Vianode’s first industrial-scale plant for sustainable battery materials at Herøya Industripark in Norway.Aasland was welcomed by Vianode’s general manager Stian Madshus, together with representatives from Elkem, Hydro and Altor as well as local government officials, and raised Vianode’s flag at the site.
Vianode, owned by Elkem, Hydro and Altor, produces advanced battery materials with a greener footprint. The company will invest around NOK 2 billion to create new industrial jobs and
The Vianode Technology Center (VTC) will develop and deliver advanced anode materials making batteries greener.Vianode, owned by Elkem, Hydro and Altor, produces advanced battery materials with a greener footprint. The opening of VTC in Kristiansand entails that Vianode will expand its R&D efforts, including a new office, laboratory and recruitment of more battery materials scientists. This is an important step towards establishing a complete battery value chain in Norway for the European market.
State of the art analytical instruments, equipment for advanced electrochemistry testing and
Vianode, a company owned by Elkem, Hydro and Altor, has decided to invest in its first industrial-scale plant for sustainable battery materials at Herøya in Norway.The investment of around NOK 2 billion will create new industrial jobs and provide critical battery materials. The decision is an important step towards establishing a complete battery value chain in Norway for the European market.
The industrial plant at Herøya, Norway, will produce anode graphite for about 20,000 electric vehicles (EVs) per year by 2024. This investment is the first phase in a larger investment plan. The
Vianode recently announced a transaction where Hydro and Altor Equity Partners each will acquire 30% ownership in Vianode, while Elkem will retain the remaining 40% ownership. The transaction is now approved by competition authorities, providing Vianode with significant backing to accelerate the industrialisation of advanced battery materials with a green footprint in Europe.The closing of the transaction represents an important milestone to accelerate the growth of Vianode as a company. Through the transaction, the partners will contribute to financing a first-phase plant and preparations
On Monday, 27 June, Elkem CEO Helge Aasen participated in a roundtable discussion with EU Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič and Norwegian Minister of Trade & Industry Jan Christian Vestre on current and future challenges and opportunities in Europe’s green transition.The meeting was organised by The Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises and The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions. Maroš Šefčovič is the Vice President at the European Commission and also coordinator of the Commission’s work on the European Battery Alliance (EBA).
Vianode, established by Elkem as a new company and brand dedicated to advanced battery materials, wins award for unique business idea and use of technology and digitalisation to promote sustainability and the green transition.“It is with great pleasure we have been informed that Vianode is the winner of the special award, Norway’s smartest industrial company for 2021. This is a recognition of the work that we do together with our partners every single day,” says Chris York, Global Vice President in Vianode.
The award is presented by The Federation of Norwegian Industries and the
