HYCO1 breaks ground as syngas technology provider for EV electrolyte plant

Approximately 180 people attended the ceremony, including many government officials, local communities, and constructors. From UBE, Masato Izumihara, President and Representative Director, Yuki Nishida, Representative Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, and officials from UBE C1 Chemicals America, Inc., which will manufacture DMC and EMC in the US, attended the ceremony. HYCO1, a leader in syngas production and carbon utilisation technology, proudly joins UBE Corp. in celebrating the ground-breaking of UBE's EV electrolyte plant. This facility marks a major step forward in sustainable battery materials production, positioning the UBE facility as a key supplier for the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market.

A ground-breaking for the future of EV batteries

The ground-breaking event brought together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to commemorate the beginning of construction on the first-of-its-kind facility in the US. This plant will revolutionise lithium-ion battery production by manufacturing dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) in the US — two essential components in high-performance EV batteries.

"We are excited for UBE and congratulate them on seeing this project move from concept to reality. We are working in partnership with UBE as a key syngas plant supplier, a company with a 128-year history and stellar reputation for delivering world-class projects", said HYCO1 CEO Greg Carr. "This ground-breaking is more than just turning dirt — it represents a major leap forward in low-carbon syngas innovation, specifically the world's lowest cost carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H2) production plant, setting the stage for sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective production of EV battery electrolytes in the industry."

HYCO1's syngas technology

UBE evaluated multiple syngas, CO, and H2 supply options based on traditional industrial gas production methods and suppliers in its sourcing of carbon monoxide CO and hydrogen (H2). After extensive feasibility studies and engineering diligence, UBE selected HYCO1's proprietary CUBE™ Technology. HYCO1's process and catalyst technology enables the UBE plant to produce CO and H2 gases more efficiently with substantial operational savings, and with the ability to add CO2 as a feedstock to further lower product carbon scores, to increase efficiency and to lower emissions.

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