NOVONIX Limited (ASX: NVX) Secures Conditional US$754 Million Loan Commitment
Loan Commitment Overview
NOVONIX Limited (ASX: NVX) has received a conditional commitment for a US$754.8 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The financing aims to partially support the construction of a new synthetic graphite manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This facility will primarily produce synthetic graphite for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and is expected to be operational by 2028.
Production Capacity and Job Creation
The new facility is projected to generate approximately 31,500 tonnes per annum (tpa) of synthetic graphite, sufficient for around 325,000 EVs annually. This initiative is projected to create 450 permanent jobs and 500 temporary construction jobs. Dr. Chris Burns, CEO of NOVONIX, expressed that this development is crucial for the company and North America’s efforts to localize critical battery materials.
Funding Details
The loan includes up to US$692 million in principal and US$62.8 million in capitalized interest, structured into two tranches. The first tranche will back the site’s infrastructure for 21,000 tpa of production capacity, while the second will facilitate an additional 10,500 tpa. These funds represent part of a total eligible investment of US$943.6 million.
Future Outlook and Strategic Agreements
NOVONIX remains committed to expanding its production capacity to meet demand and has secured binding offtake agreements with significant partners, including Panasonic Energy, Stellantis, and PowerCo. The company is optimistic about its facility in Riverside, Tennessee, which is expected to begin commercial production in 2025.
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