Vianode to build synthetic graphite plant in Ontario
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 use this critical mineral.
The project is structured as a phased, multi‑billion‑dollar investment, starting with an initial investment of over C$2 billion. Over time, planned expansions will bring total capacity to as much as 150,000 tonnes/year, supporting a secure North American supply chain for critical minerals that power strategic industries.
Synthetic graphite is essential not only for EV batteries, but also for semiconductors, grid-scale electrical storage, nuclear reactors, defence systems, and steel production. As demand accelerates globally, supply chain security is a pressing issue.
Vianode’s planned facility will establish a resilient and sustainable battery supply chain in North America and enhance the region’s access to strategic materials, in addition to creating around 300 highly skilled jobs in the initial phase and up to 1000 at full capacity.
Ontario was chosen after an extensive selection and due diligence process. A front-end engineering design (FEED) study has been conducted, and ground preparation works are under way to enable start of production in 2028.
Vianode has produced synthetic anode graphite at its industrial pilot facility in Kristiansand, Norway since 2021, and in 2024, the company started operations at the world’s most sustainable synthetic anode graphite plant Via ONE at Herøya, Norway. Vianode recently launched the first high-performance anode graphite solution based on recycled materials, as part of its next-generation material series.
