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CATL LMFP CAM Development


CATL LMFP CAM Development


[Last updated: Apr 2026]

This production plant produces cathode active materials (CAM) for EV and grid battery applications.

OEM/owner: CATL
Facility: LMFP CAM Development
Location: Ningde Fujian
Country: China
Product: CAM
Capacity: 20.0 kt/y
Chemistry: LMFP
Precursor: Fe / Mn / P / Li Cells
Inputs: Battery Fe / Mn / P / Li
Status: Pilot / Scaling
Opened: 2024
Investment: $0.5B USD
Customers: CATL captive
Geo risk: HIGH


Supply chain notes:
CATL LMFP development at scale; Shenxing LMFP battery announced 2023; manganese-rich cathode for 20-30% energy density uplift over LFP; key next-gen chemistry transition..

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