Driving progress: Our roadmap to delivering advanced synthetic graphite at scale

Global demand for high-performance battery materials like synthetic graphite is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. This critical mineral powers lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, grid storage, data centers, consumer electronics, aerospace, defense applications, and more. Yet, with majority of synthetic graphite produced outside the U.S., the need for secure, domestic supply has never been greater. ExxonMobil is meeting this challenge head-on.

Our unique advantage

Our integrated footprint, operational expertise and extensive technology capabilities uniquely position us to establish a secure, domestic supply chain of advanced synthetic graphite.

We plan to leverage our existing U.S. Gulf Coast facilities to produce advanced coke, the precursor for synthetic graphite. The advanced coke will be converted to advanced synthetic graphite leveraging assets and proprietary technology from our recent acquisition of Superior Graphite. These efforts highlight the significant investments in technology and infrastructure we’re making to strengthen our competitive advantage and help accelerate growth across the industry. Learn more about our process.

Our advanced synthetic graphite is engineered to deliver up to 30% higher usable capacity, faster charging, and up to 4x longer battery life compared to industry graphite.

Scaling for impact

This year, we plan to launch a demonstration-scale pilot unit in the U.S.—a critical step toward validating performance, generating customer samples, and proving technology readiness.

To support that work, we recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with ACP Technologies at their site in Ashland, Kentucky. Through this collaboration, ExxonMobil will produce graphite precursors that will be converted into advanced synthetic graphite.

Looking ahead, we plan to start up our first commercial facility in 2029. The 20,000 tons of capacity will help close gaps in the battery materials market and stand up a resilient domestic supply chain.

As demand for advanced battery materials grows, we’re building on our legacy of chemical innovation—engineering solutions that support energy security and drive real progress. Advanced synthetic graphite is a vital part of our long-term strategy to expand into new markets and develop innovative products driven by the world’s evolving energy needs.