# Solvay and Orbia form joint venture for PVDF production in North America

Solvay and Orbia announced a joint venture framework agreement to create the largest PVDF production facility for battery materials in North America. The total investment is estimated at around $850 million, partially funded by a $178 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2022-11-03
- Where: United States
- Value: $850.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Solvay](https://endata.com/companies/1830.md) (partner)
- [Orbia](https://endata.com/companies/21178.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/11/03/2547216/0/en/Solvay-and-Orbia-join-forces-to-create-a-Joint-Venture-in-North-America-to-supply-critical-materials-to-the-battery-market.html), 2022-11-03: "Solvay and Orbia today announced their entry into a joint venture framework agreement to create a partnership for the production of suspension-grade polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), creating the largest capacity in North America."

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