LG Energy Solution has announced plans to establish a joint venture with Derichebourg, a French provider of metal waste recycling, to build an advanced battery recycling plant. Construction will begin in 2026 in Bruyères-sur-Oise, located in the Val-d’Oise region of northern France, with operations scheduled to commence in 2027.
The new plant will specialize in pre-processing, such as discharging, dismantling, and shredding battery scrap — waste generated during battery production — and the collection of end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Marking LG Energy Solution’s first battery recycling joint venture in Europe, the facility will have a processing capacity of over 20,000 tons per year at full operation.
The black mass extracted at the pre-processing facility will undergo further post-processing to recover key battery raw materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt, which will be used in LG Energy Solution’s battery production.
Under the agreement, LG will supply battery scrap from its facility in Poland, while Derichebourg will provide end-of-life EV batteries collected from France and surrounding countries.
Through this joint venture, LG Energy Solution is accelerating the development of a closed-loop resource circulation system in Europe. Closed-loop systems enable the recycling of used batteries and the reuse of recovered materials in new battery production. This aligns with the company’s goals to enhance raw material sourcing stability and strengthen its value chain competitiveness, while reinforcing Europe’s sustainable battery recycling ecosystem.
Considering the EU Battery Regulation, which mandates a minimum level of recycled content in batteries sold in Europe starting in 2031, this partnership will also effectively address upcoming regulatory requirements. In addition, the collaboration aims to support car manufacturers seeking to establish a closed-loop battery recycling system, further promoting a circular economy.
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