Ordos new battery materials project nears launch

Construction of the project is underway in Otog Front Banner. [Photo/Nuan News]

A major new energy materials project will begin operating soon in Ordos' Otog Front Banner, marking a step forward in the banner's push into advanced battery supply chains.

With a total investment of 1 billion yuan ($145.99 million), the project will be built in three phases. The initial phase, developed by Inner Mongolia Xuandian New Materials Co, will deliver 30,000 metric tons of annual capacity across three production lines for general, mid-range, and high-performance conductive agents used in new energy batteries.

The project adopts internationally established oil-gas furnace technology, combined with in-house innovation, to integrate the research, production, and application of advanced conductive materials.

Construction began in June 2025 and has progressed rapidly over the past 10 months. Full-scale production is scheduled to begin between May and June.

Once fully operational, the project is expected to reduce reliance on imported conductive agents and support China's fast-growing electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. It will also help build a complete industrial chain spanning raw materials to end-use applications.

At full capacity, the project is projected to generate 2 billion yuan in annual output value, create around 200 jobs, and boost related industries such as logistics and packaging.