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Capchem Louisiana Electrolyte Manufacturing Factory

Capchem

Ascension Parish, LA, USA

-90.9095366780061, 30.2156244914708

The Big Green Machine Site ID: 473

Project Timeline

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Additional Information:

Sector: Batteries

Activity: Manufacturing

Product: Battery Cell Components


Project Announcement Date: 11/29/2023

Target for Starting Production: 2028

Date Commercial Production Started:

Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes


Target Annual Production: 300000 tpa

Operating Status: Planned


Target Jobs: 95

Current Jobs: 0

Capital Investment: $350 million

Congressional District: LA2

Government Subsidies:

We currently have no government subsidies tracked for this site.

Selected Sources:

“Capchem USA Evaluating $350 Million Investment to Establish EV Battery Supply Chain Facility in Louisiana”, opportunitylouisiana.gov, 28 Nov 2023. 🔗


“Capchem USA plans to build a world-class lithium-ion battery materials plant in the U.S.”, capchem.com, 22 May 2024. 🔗


Tracked Expansions, Acquisitions, or Related Sites:

We currently have no related projects tracked for this site.

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