Vianode marked the opening of Via One

Today Vianode marked the opening of the world's most sustainable production of anode graphite for batteries.
three men on stage, all with one hand each on a big red buzzer, opening sceremony Countdown to the opening: Burkhard Straube, CEO of Vianode, Terje Aasland, Minister of Energy, and Hans Erik Vatne, COO of Vianode, were ready to press the big red button.

Vianode marked the opening of its full scale plant Via ONE at Herøya, with over 150 guests, including Energy Minister Terje Aasland.

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Burkhard Straube, on the opening day.

Groundbreaking

The facility is a customer verification plant and technology centre. Vianode’s groundbreaking technology enables high-performance synthetic anode graphite, reducing CO₂ emissions by 90% compared to competitors. Via One is the world's most sustainable anode graphite plant for batteries.

 

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Norwegian Energy Minister, Terje Aasland, congratulated the whole Vianode team with the great effort.

Ambitions for growth

By 2030, they aim to produce 200,000 tonnes of battery materials annually, enough for 3 million electric vehicles. The government emphasised that this development strengthens Norway’s position as a global leader in battery technology while creating jobs and promoting sustainability.

 

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Via One key figures presented by Hans Erik Vatne, COO of Vianode.
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Burkhard Straube, CEO of Vianode, and Stian Madshus, SVP of Marketing, Strategy & Public Affairs, who has been involved in the project from the very beginning.
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Local hosts: from left Øyvind Haugerøy, maintenance manager and Steinar Talle, plant manager.
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Grand opening today: from left Burkhard Straube, Terje Aasland and Hans Erik Vatne.

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Text/photo: Tone Brekke   tone.brekke@hipark.no

15. October 2024

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