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First lithium battery plant in Argentina to open in

State company Y-TEC, the tech arm of YPF, will open the first lithium battery cell factory in September, in La Plata, the capital of Buenos Aires province. Another plant, five times bigger, will kick off in Santiago del Estero in

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Argentina''s Lithium Production: Leading by 2027

Argentina envisions a future beyond just extracting raw lithium. With a focus on adding value at every step, the country is rapidly advancing in lithium processing and manufacturing sectors. A testament to this forward

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Where will lithium batteries be made in Buenos Aires?

State company Y-TEC, the tech arm of YPF, will open the first lithium battery cell factory in September, in La Plata, the capital of Buenos Aires province. Another plant, five times bigger, will kick off in Santiago del Estero in 2024.

Why is Argentina launching a lithium battery plant?

A testament to this forward-thinking approach is the imminent launch of its premier lithium battery plant. This venture, realized in partnership with the U.S.-based Livent Corp, underscores Argentina’s ambition to be a comprehensive player in the global lithium ecosystem.

How many people can a lithium battery power Buenos Aires?

The plant will generate 15 megawatts per year, which means it will produce lithium batteries capable of powering 2500 households. The batteries are envisaged for use in rural areas. For example, there is already a Buenos Aires province-backed project to supply the Paulino-Berisso island, home to 70 families who are currently off the power grid.

Will Argentine send lithium batteries to Argentina?

In 2022, the Argentine government announced a plan to send lithium batteries produced at UniLib — a joint venture between state-owned oil company Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF), the National University of La Plata (UNLP), and the National Scientific and Technical Research Council — to the island.

Does y-TEC sell lithium in Argentina?

In the case of lithium, Y-TEC signed a contract with American company Livent, which extracts the mineral in Catamarca and, for the first time, sold part of its production in Argentina. According to Salvarezza, for industrialization to grow in scale, part of the production ought to be sold on the local market.

Does Argentina have a future beyond just extracting raw lithium?

Argentina envisions a future beyond just extracting raw lithium. With a focus on adding value at every step, the country is rapidly advancing in lithium processing and manufacturing sectors. A testament to this forward-thinking approach is the imminent launch of its premier lithium battery plant.

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