The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $122,043,705 Project Grant to Braskem America, Inc. under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253). The objective of this grant is to retrofit and expand an existing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) production unit to meet lithium-ion battery separator (LIBS) quality specifications and increase the operating capacity from 22,500 to 40,000 metric tons per year. This project will expand U.S. domestic manufacturing capabilities for advanced battery materials, thereby reducing reliance on imports from China and South Korea, and supporting high-paying American jobs. The award will be completed by March 31, 2026.
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