Energy storage restrictions export

How will China's battery technology export restrictions affect you?

How will you be affected by China's battery technology export restrictions? On 2 January, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“ MOFCOM ”) announced a key regulatory update that is set to have a knock-on effect and further raise regulatory complexity in the global battery supply chain.

Should China restrict technology exports?

Restrictions on technology exports will help make technology exports more organized and prevent the possible loss of China's technological advantages, as China holds a leading position in the global lithium battery industry, thanks to the efforts of Chinse researchers and industry professionals over several decades, Zhang said.

What are China's new export restrictions on lithium & gallium batteries?

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has proposed further export restrictions on some technologies used to manufacture battery components and process the metals lithium and gallium. The corresponding document was published on Thursday, 2 January, Reuters reports. The proposals are open for public comment until 1 February.

What are the latest tightening regulations for technology export?

Focus on upstream technologies: It appears that the latest round of tightening regulations for technology export focuses on the upstream battery value chain, such as cathode, lithium processing, and lithium refining-related technologies.

Could restrictions on battery extraction affect China's global expansion plans?

But it’s not just Western companies that could be affected: The restrictions around extraction and processing technologies in particular could also affect the global expansion plans of major Chinese battery manufacturers, writes Reuters.

Will China retain 70 percent of global lithium processing into battery-grade material?

Reuters quotes Adam Webb, head of battery raw materials at consultancy Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, as saying that the proposals would help China retain its 70 per cent share of global lithium processing into battery-grade material.