12 May, 2026 16:52:14 IST 
Vianode, Norway’s battery materials company, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with South Korean battery component manufacturer JR Energy Solution for the supply of high-performance synthetic anode graphite intended for batteries powering electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
The companies will explore a future offtake agreement for synthetic anode graphite produced by Vianode, beginning with supply from its ‘Via ONE; facility in Norway and later transitioning to ‘Via TWO’, its planned large-scale site in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
As part of the LOI, the companies will collaborate on product validation, qualification pathways, and supply chain integration, with the aim of leveraging Vianode’s low-emission synthetic graphite technology to address rising global demand for high-quality battery materials.
This development represents a significant milestone for Vianode in establishing a foothold in Asia’s highly competitive battery market.
“South Korea represents a critical hub in the global battery value chain, and this agreement is an important milestone in our ambition to become a leading supplier of advanced anode materials worldwide,” said Mr. Glen Kozeli, Director Sales & Business Development at Vianode.
“The agreement reflects growing demand among leading battery manufacturers for high-performance anode materials sourced from outside China, as the industry accelerates efforts to build more resilient and diversified supply chains,” the company said.
More than 95% of the synthetic graphite used in lithium-ion battery cells is currently manufactured in China, leaving global markets heavily dependent on these imports.
