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LG Chem America Inc.

  • BVC Midstream, Cathode Material, Cell Manufacturing
  • Battery Manufacturing, Cathode Materials, Energy Storage System (ESS), EV Batteries, Lithium-Ion Battery

LG Chem America Inc., a subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd., is a global leader in chemicals and lithium-ion battery technology. Established in 1947, the company delivers advanced materials and battery solutions for automotive, energy storage, and electronics sectors, driving sustainable innovation worldwide.

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South Korea

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Seoul

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Company Overview

LG Chem America Inc. is a subsidiary of South Korea’s largest chemical company LG Chem Ltd., founded in 1947. It has grown into a science-oriented corporation operating in petrochemicals, advanced materials, and life sciences, with 61 global sites and over 18,750 employees. It achieved annual sales of KRW 55.25 trillion and operating income of KRW 2.529 trillion, and commits to sustainable development through innovative materials and solutions.

Battery Technology

LG Chem’s battery expertise is centered on lithium-ion technology since 1999, producing anodes, cathodes, electrolytes, separators, and advanced NCMA cathode materials to enhance capacity and stability. Its solutions serve automotive, energy storage systems (ESS), and consumer electronics markets, backed by continuous R&D and a portfolio of 50,656 patents.

Products

Automotive batteries supplied to major manufacturers; grid-scale energy storage system solutions for peak shifting and renewable integration; consumer electronics battery solutions.

Recent Projects

In 2024 and 2025, LG Chem constructed a $3 billion EV battery cathode factory in Tennessee (operational late 2025) under a $19 billion contract with General Motors; formed a joint venture with ENI to build a next-generation bio-oil production facility (scheduled by 2026 with 300 000 ton annual capacity); and expanded into the automotive adhesive market targeting a multi-million-dollar business by 2030.

Investors

LG Corp holds 33.3% of shares; foreign investors hold 42.1%; institutions and individuals hold 24.5%.
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