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BASF Launches Major Battery Recycling Plant in Germany

6/16/2025

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BASF has unveiled its groundbreaking Black Mass plant in Schwarzheide, Germany, marking a pivotal moment for battery recycling in Europe. Capable of processing 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries each year—enough to power 40,000 electric vehicles—this facility boosts raw material self-sufficiency and aligns with the EU's ambitious circular economy objectives.

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BASF has unveiled its groundbreaking Black Mass plant in Schwarzheide, Germany, marking a pivotal moment for battery recycling in Europe. Capable of processing 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries each year—enough to power 40,000 electric vehicles—this facility boosts raw material self-sufficiency and aligns with the EU's ambitious circular economy objectives.