Vianode/C4V tie-up for battery materials supply; Europe/Canada plants to meet demand

Norwegian battery materials firm Vianode, and lithium-ion battery technology firm C4V 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 by growing solar power deployment, resilience upgrades for homes and businesses and demand for flexible grid support. BESS applications rely on long-life, high-consistency battery cells and secure access to advanced anode materials.

Today, more than 95% of synthetic graphite used in lithium-ion batteries for energy storage systems and electric vehicles (EVs) is produced in Asia, creating significant import requirements in North American markets.

Vianode and C4V say their collaboration directly addresses this challenge by developing a regional supply chain for synthetic anode graphite and critical battery materials offering a foreign entity of concern (FEOC) free high impact anode solution.

“Building resilient supply chains for critical battery materials is fundamental to both the EV and BESS markets in North America and Europe. While EVs remain at the center of our growth strategy, BESS solutions complement and diversify our commercial portfolio, support capacity utilisation at Via One during our global scale-up and help drive the wider transition to clean energy,” said Stefan Bergold, Chief Commercial Officer at Vianode.

Vianode adds its synthetic anode graphite solutions deliver up to 90% CO2 reduction while providing tailored performance for a wide range of applications, from long-lasting energy storage systems to fast-charging EVs.

“Uniting C4V’s breakthrough cobalt- and nickel-free cathode technology with Vianode’s next-generation synthetic graphite anode solutions marks a transformative milestone in shaping a truly regional, sustainable, and future-ready BESS value chain. This collaboration is not just about materials—it’s about redefining energy storage for a world moving toward decarbonization. Together, we are building the foundation for batteries that deliver unmatched safety, longevity, and efficiency while eliminating FEOC dependencies. Our shared vision is to accelerate innovation, strengthen supply-chain sovereignty, and empower the clean-energy transition at a global scale,” said Baasit Ali, VP of Supply Chain at C4V.

The LOI marks Vianode’s first agreement in the BESS segment. Initial volumes will be produced at Via One graphite plant located in Norway, followed by shipments from Via Two, Vianode’s recently announced large-scale facility to be developed in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.

Meanwhile, with its highly scalable business model C4V aims to achieve 100+GWh of cell production capacity globally by 2032.