Norwegian battery materials developer Vianode has chosen Ontario, Canada, for its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite.
The project is structured as a phased, multi‑billion‑dollar investment, starting with an initial investment of over C$2 billion ($1.4 billion). Over time, planned expansions will bring total capacity to as much as 150,000 tons annually.
Vianode chose Ontario after an extensive selection and due diligence process. The company has conducted a front-end engineering design (FEED) study, and ground preparation works are underway to start production in 2028.
Vianode has produced synthetic anode graphite at its industrial pilot facility in Kristiansand, Norway, since 2021. In 2024, the company started operations at its Via ONE at Herøya, Norway, and earlier this year launched a new battery anode material made from synthetic graphite.
“North American supply chains are heavily reliant on graphite sourced from China for lithium-ion batteries, defense technologies, nuclear technology and more. A large-scale facility in Ontario delivering high-performance anode graphite solutions will provide Canada with domestic capacity that will make supply chains more resilient,” said Burkhard Straube, CEO of Vianode. “This scalable project is a key building block that aligns with recent shifts in trade policy and supports our ambition to be a leading and trusted supplier for G7 supply chains.”
Source: Vianode
