# Capchem breaks ground on 200,000 mt/year battery chemicals project in Huizhou

Capchem Group's subsidiary Huizhou Capchem has broken ground on a 200,000 mt/year battery chemicals production facility in Huizhou, China. The project involves an investment of 1.16 billion yuan and includes an R&D center. Operations are expected to commence in December 2026.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-02-06
- Where: Huizhou, Daya Bay, China
- Value: $160.0M (1.16B CNY)
- Starts operating: Dec 2026
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 200,000 mt per year
- Products: battery chemicals, electrolyte
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Capchem](https://endata.com/companies/57397.md)
- [Huizhou Capchem Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/82828.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [news.metal.com](https://news.metal.com/newscontent/103166136-capchem-is-expected-to-invest-116-billion-the-200000-mt-per-year-battery-chemicals-project-breaks-ground), 2025-02-08: "The project will include the construction of production facilities with an annual capacity of 200,000 mt of battery chemicals, supporting infrastructure, and the Capchem Group R&D center."

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