据全球石油8月25日消息称,菲利普斯66已宣布计划收购 Novonix 16% 的股份,Novonix 是电池行业的材料、设备和服务供应商。
据报道,菲利普斯66将支付1.5亿美元的总收购价,并将提名一名董事进入Novonix董事会。总部位于澳大利亚布里斯班的Novonix是从杰夫·达恩博士在达尔豪斯大学著名的电池实验室分离出来的,现在在美国和加拿大开展业务,在14个国家进行销售。该公司制造高精度库仑法循环仪,并提供电池性能测试以及原型设计、开发和演示服务。
菲利普斯66生产特种焦炭,这是生产锂离子电池的关键前体。Novonix 生产合成石墨,并加工特种焦炭以制造高性能阳极材料。两家公司表示,这笔投资将支持电动汽车电池和能源存储市场的国内供应链的发展。
菲利普斯66 董事长兼首席执行官 Greg Garland 表示:“这项战略投资使菲利普斯66能够直接支持美国电池供应链的发展。这将促进我们追求低碳解决方案的承诺,同时利用我们在特种焦炭市场的领导地位和专业知识,并支持Novonix在美国阳极生产领域的新兴地位。”
朱佳妮 摘译自 全球石油
原文如下:
Phillips 66 Takes 16% Stake in Novonix
Phillips 66 has announced plans to acquire a 16% stake in Novonix, a supplier of materials, equipment and services for the battery industry.
Phillips 66 will reportedly pay a total purchase price of $150 million, and will nominate align="justify"> Phillips 66 manufactures specialty coke, a key precursor in the production of lithium-ion batteries. Novonix produces synthetic graphite, and processes specialty coke to make high-performance anode materials. The companies say the investment will support the development of a domestic supply chain for batteries for the EV and energy storage markets.
“This strategic investment enables Phillips 66 to directly support the development of the US battery supply chain,” said Greg Garland, Chairman and CEO of Phillips 66. “It advances our commitment to pursue lower-carbon solutions while leveraging our leadership position and expertise in the specialty coke market and supporting Novonix’s emerging position in US-based anode production.”