Fortum Expands Battery Recycling Operations and Forms Strategic Partnerships
Fortum Oyj has expanded its battery recycling capacity and formed strategic global partnerships. The company has also secured EU funding and broadened its operations in Germany.
Finnish energy company Fortum Oyj has significantly bolstered its battery recycling operations through various strategic moves. The company has obtained an expanded environmental permit for its recycling facility in Kirchardt, Germany, allowing for increased capacity. In parallel, Fortum has entered into strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Talga for graphite recycling.
Fortum has also strengthened its European collaborations. In March 2026, Fortum Battery Recycling signed a grant agreement with CINEA and is in the preparation phase for EU Innovation Fund grants. The company has further expanded its partnership with IONCOR, a battery systems provider, focusing on recycling production side streams in Finland and Germany.
Further underscoring its commitment to the circular economy, Fortum has initiated a collaboration with Vianode to recycle graphite from end-of-life EV batteries. The company has also introduced a new operating model and leadership appointments to support growth in its battery recycling business. In Finland, Fortum Battery Recycling has concluded change negotiations related to its operations.