BASF

Schwarzheide, Brandenburg, GermanyEst. 186510000+ employees5k - 20k tonnes/year

Europe largest black mass plant with integrated CAM production and metal refinery

About

BASF operates Europe largest commercial black mass plant in Schwarzheide, Germany, processing 15,000 tonnes annually (40,000 EV batteries). Commissioned June 2025. First co-located battery materials and recycling center in Europe. Prototype metal refinery operational April 2024. Recovers lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper. €460M investment.

Battery Types Accepted

Lithium-ion

Any Li-ion chemistry inc. LFP, NMC, NCA, LCO

Blackmass

Pre-processed black mass from any Li-ion source

Damage Types Accepted

ConditionStatus

No known damage

Accepted

Impact damage

Accepted

Water Damaged

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Thermal Event

—

Fire Affected

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At a glance

Founded

1865

161 years operating

Capacity

5k - 20k tonnes/year

Chemistries

Lithium-ionBlackmass

Countries

Germany

Live services

5 services

Profile details are sourced from public records and may not be verified by this recycler.

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