On April 29, LG Energy Solution announced the formation of a 50-50 joint venture with French environmental services giant Derichebourg, dedicated to battery recycling. The joint venture aims to construct a state-of-the-art battery recycling plant in Bruyères-sur-Oise, located in northern France. Scheduled to commence construction in 2026 and become operational in 2027, the facility is anticipated to have an annual processing capacity exceeding 20,000 tonnes.
