JS Energy Completes Third Plant in Chungju with 70,000-Ton Cathode Capacity

Published: Mar 27, 2026 16:06
JS Energy announced on the 27th that it has begun full-scale operations at its third plant located in the Megapolis district of Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
The facility, built with an investment of KRW 358.7 billion, began construction in June 2023 and was completed in 22 months. It has an annual production capacity of 70,000 tons of cathode materials.

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