BatX Energy Ltd., a leading lithium-ion battery recycling company, has commissioned a critical mineral extraction plant (HUB-1) in Uttar Pradesh. The facility is a significant step forward in extracting essential materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese from used lithium-ion batteries. The facility will address the growing demand for these critical minerals, which are essential for India’s expanding electric vehicle (EV) sector, reduce dependence on imports and support the country’s Net Zero 2070 target and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. The aim is to support the
Following the success of the Black Mass production facility in Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh, which began operations in late 2022, the new plant is being built on a 21-month industrial pilot program that began in mid-2023. The HUB-1 facility utilizes BatX’s proprietary chemical processes to extract high-purity critical materials for use in battery manufacturing. Designed and manufactured in-house, the hydrometallurgical plant is optimized to recycle all types of lithium-ion battery waste, including manufacturing waste from the upcoming Gigafactory.
As EV adoption continues to expand globally, sourcing critical materials outside of China is a major challenge due to high costs and complex processes. BatX Energies addresses these challenges with a vertically integrated approach that combines material extraction expertise with the development of second-life energy storage applications. This enables a seamless solution for batteries at different stages of their lifecycle.
The facility is operated using low energy consumption, zero emissions, and zero waste processes while meeting stringent ESG targets. By improving the availability and affordability of critical materials for EV batteries, the facility is compliant with India’s Battery Waste Management Regulations 2022.
“Electric vehicles are leading the clean energy revolution and BatX Energies is committed to driving this transition,” said Utkarsh Singh, co-founder and CEO of BatX Energies, at the inauguration. reflects our dedication to sustainable extractive metallurgy.” , creating a circular economy by recycling used batteries and reintegrating critical materials. ”
Vikrant Singh, CTO and co-founder of BatX Energies, added: “This plant is the result of four years of R&D and hard work by our dedicated team, our investors, stakeholders and the efforts of Startup India, MSMEs, PSA Office of EU-TTC and others. We would like to thank the Government of India, including the Government of India, and the Export-Import Bank of India for their support.”
BatX Energies continues its focus on innovation and sustainability by integrating data analytics and predictive modeling to optimize the performance of energy materials. BatX aims to contribute to a cleaner, greener and more resilient future by reducing waste, promoting circularity and providing cost-effective solutions to EV manufacturers. Masu.
