Facility in Mundra, Gujarat to Drive Growth in LFP Battery Recycling

Ace Green Recycling has finalized plans to establish its largest battery recycling facility in India. The new site, located in Mundra, Gujarat, will support the company’s ongoing expansion efforts in the region. This strategic move builds upon Ace’s existing operations in India, where it has been recycling various batteries, including lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) chemistries, since 2023. The facility will be critical in meeting the rising demand for LFP battery recycling, which Ace estimates will grow significantly by 2030.

In line with its expansion, Ace Green Recycling aims to establish a 10,000 metric ton annual LFP recycling capacity in India by 2026. This goal is part of the company’s broader strategy to position itself as a leader in the LFP battery recycling market, which is expected to dominate the lithium battery industry in the coming years. The company has already shown its commitment to innovation, deploying its proprietary LithiumFirst recycling technology to ensure a sustainable and efficient recycling process.

Advanced Recycling Technologies to Meet Growing Demand

Ace’s Mundra facility will utilize the LithiumFirst LFP battery recycling technology, which operates at room temperature and employs an electrified hydrometallurgical process. This approach generates zero Scope 1 emissions and produces no liquid or solid waste, making it a highly sustainable method for recovering valuable materials from LFP batteries. With a lithium recovery rate of approximately 75% and the production of lithium carbonate with over 99% purity, the technology ensures that critical materials are reintegrated into the battery production supply chain.

Additionally, the facility will incorporate Ace’s GreenLead recovery technology to recycle lead batteries. This technology offers a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional smelting methods, also producing zero Scope 1 emissions through a fully electric process. This dual approach to battery recycling—covering both LFP and lead batteries—positions Ace as a major player in the evolving battery recycling landscape.

The location in Mundra, near key Indian ports that handle over 10% of the country’s maritime cargo, is advantageous for both receiving feedstock and shipping recycled products efficiently. This strategic positioning is expected to streamline logistics, enhancing operational efficiency and boosting the overall competitiveness of the facility.

Upon full operation, the Mundra facility will generate up to 50 high-value jobs, contributing to the local economy and bringing Ace’s total employment in India to more than 100.

A Competitive Edge in the Global Recycling Market

Ace’s technology has already proven successful in operational demonstrations, positioning the company for future partnerships and collaborations. The company remains confident that its LithiumFirst technology surpasses competing technologies, including those used in China, where the lithium-ion recycling ecosystem is more mature. As LFP batteries become increasingly dominant in the global lithium battery market, Ace Green Recycling is poised to expand its influence and continue leading the charge in sustainable battery recycling.