LANXESS Corporation (48C Self-Disclosed)

LANXESS Corporation will expand its Charleston, South Carolina facility's phosphorus trichloride (PCl3) production capabilities to manufacture a battery-grade PCl3, essential for producing a critical battery component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and energy storage systems. This project will further enhance the roles of the existing LANXESS workforce while supporting local workforce development through partnerships that prioritize prevailing wages, apprenticeship programs, and community engagement. This expansion plays a pivotal role in strengthening the U.S. battery manufacturing supply chain and represents a critical step toward sustainable growth and energy independence.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released applicant self-disclosed information for 22 projects across 17 states that voluntarily shared with DOE that they received a total of nearly $1 billion in allocations from the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (48C). Nine of the self-disclosed projects indicated they are located in 48C energy communities – communities with closed coal mines or coal plants—showcasing the Biden Administration’s commitment to investing in America’s energy communities.