Vianode and C4V sign LOI on synthetic graphite supply for BESS projects

Advanced battery materials producer Vianode and US battery technology developer C4V have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) covering future supply of synthetic anode graphite for grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The agreement would run through 2032, with first deliveries planned for the second half of 2026.

Under the LOI, both companies will explore a long-term offtake arrangement enabling C4V and its gigafactory joint ventures to source synthetic graphite from Vianode. Demand for BESS in North America is forecast to double by 2030, driven by solar deployment, grid flexibility needs and resilience investments. These applications typically require long-life cells with consistent materials supply.

Today, more than 95% of synthetic graphite used in lithium-ion batteries is produced in Asia. The collaboration aims to build a regional, FEOC-free supply chain for synthetic anode materials in North America, a development also relevant for steel and raw materials markets involved in the battery value chain.

Vianode CCO Dr. Stefan Bergold said: “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 utilization at Via ONE during our global scale-up and help drive the wider transition to clean energy.”

C4V’s VP of Supply Chain Baasit Ali commented: “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.”

Glen Kozeli, Director of Sales & Business Development Americas at Vianode, added: “By combining our sustainable synthetic graphite with C4V’s innovative battery technology, we are creating a powerful partnership that will not only drive the energy storage market forward in North America but also lay the foundation for exploring global opportunities together.”

The LOI is Vianode’s first dedicated agreement in the BESS segment. Initial volumes will come from Via ONE, the company’s Norwegian plant, before scaling to Via TWO in St. Thomas, Ontario.

C4V’s technology portfolio focuses on cobalt- and nickel-free cathodes and gigafactory solutions, aiming for over 100 GWh of global cell production capacity by 2032.

Source and Photo: Vianode