Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) has reported that its advanced black mass (ABM) recycling production facility is fully commissioned and operational.
Located in Chester, South Carolina, PNE’s flagship recycling facility is reportedly the nation’s first commercial-scale advanced black mass and battery-grade cathode active material production facility (both NCM and LFP chemistries).
“In Chester, we demonstrate that the United States can lead in battery materials recovery and manufacturing – not years from now, but today,” said Dr Chao Yan, PNE’s co-founder and CEO “Our team’s execution has been exceptional, and this facility is our next major advance in the battery supply chain space. United States policy is focused on creating a secure domestic energy production and supply chain, and PNE is at the forefront with our best-in-class technology and manufacturing processes.”
PNE’s 5,000 tpa flagship produces a consistent, high-purity ABM from manufacturing scrap using an advanced recycling process. Fully permitted and compliant with all US and state environmental and operational standards, the Chester facility operates under strict SOPs to ensure safety, traceability and material quality.
The operation has achieved a recovery yield exceeding 97%, surpassing industry norms and producing high-value downstream feedstock for battery production. In 2026, the Chester facility’s capacity is expected to expand to 15,000 tpa, with the capability to scale up to 50,000 tpa as market demand grows.
In related news, LiCap Technologies has successfully developed, installed and completed the site acceptance test (SAT) for its 300MWh roll-to-roll cathode production line (LRPL). The toxic -solvent-free process is engineered to reduce environmental footprint compared with conventional electrode manufacturing methods
