Battery
Vianode bags major North American battery real as energy storage demand surges
Vianode will deliver 8,000 tonnes of synthetic graphite from its Norwegian production facility, Via ONE
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By ICN Bureau | March 13, 2026
Advanced battery materials company Vianode has signed a term sheet to supply high-performance synthetic anode graphite for grid battery energy storage systems (BESS) to a North American battery technology firm, marking a significant step in strengthening the region’s battery supply chain.
Under the agreement, Vianode will deliver 8,000 tonnes of synthetic graphite from its Norwegian production facility, Via ONE. The company plans to scale supply to more than 10,000 tonnes annually once its planned large-scale Canadian plant, Via TWO, comes online.
“The North American market for battery energy storage systems is entering a period of rapid growth, driven by expanding residential energy storage systems, datacenters, and increasing demand for grid flexibility,” said Burkhard Straube, CEO of Vianode.
“These applications require durable, high-consistency battery cells and secure access to advanced anode materials. Vianode is an ideal partner for BESS companies, and we are proud to expand our presence in the energy storage sector.”
The deal comes as the region races to reduce dependence on Asian supply chains. Currently, more than 95% of synthetic graphite used in lithium-ion batteries for energy storage and electric vehicles is produced in Asia, leaving North American manufacturers heavily reliant on imports.
By producing graphite in Norway and developing new capacity in Canada, Vianode aims to secure locally sourced anode materials and build a more resilient battery ecosystem across North America and Europe.
The company says its synthetic anode graphite can cut CO₂ emissions by up to 90% while delivering tailored performance for applications ranging from long-duration energy storage systems to fast-charging EV batteries—a combination increasingly critical as global electrification accelerates.
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