EU-India Join Forces for Battery Recycling

12 Apr 2024 CW Team

The European Union (EU) and India are embarking on a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at enhancing battery recycling practices, a pivotal step towards fostering environmental sustainability and resource conservation on a global scale. This strategic partnership underscores the shared commitment of both entities to address the burgeoning challenge of electronic waste (e-waste) management, particularly in the context of rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the proliferation of portable electronic devices.

Battery recycling holds significant importance in mitigating the environmental impact of discarded batteries, which often contain hazardous materials such as lead, lithium, and cadmium. By implementing efficient recycling processes, precious metals and materials can be reclaimed, reducing the need for virgin resources and minimising the ecological footprint associated with battery production.

The collaboration between the EU and India is set to leverage expertise, technological innovations, and regulatory frameworks to establish robust recycling infrastructure and promote responsible end-of-life management of batteries. Through knowledge exchange, research partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives, stakeholders aim to develop best practices and standards that will facilitate the transition towards a circular economy for batteries.

This initiative not only addresses environmental concerns but also presents economic opportunities, as the recycling industry is poised for significant growth in the coming years. With the global battery market projected to reach billions in value, efficient recycling practices can unlock new revenue streams, job creation, and investment prospects.

Infrastructure Urban

07 Nov 2025

Welspun Enterprises Wins 910 MLD Panjrapur WTP Contract

Welspun Enterprises (WEL), the infrastructure and energy arm of Welspun World, has secured a major contract from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to design, build and operate a 910 million litres per day (MLD) Water Treatment Plant (WTP) at Panjrapur, Maharashtra.Valued at approximately Rs 31.45 billion, the project encompasses end-to-end civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation works, including the construction of a treated water sump and pumping station. Of the total value, nearly Rs 11.56 billion is allocated to Operations & Maintenance (O&M), with an additional..

Mitsubishi Power Wins Boiler Upgrade Contract for O Mon 1 Plant

Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, (MHI), has been awarded a contract to support the oil-to-natural-gas fuel conversion at the O Mon 1 Thermal Power Plant in Can Tho, southern Vietnam. As the OEM of the plant’s existing boiler, Mitsubishi Power will supply key equipment—including new gas burners—and implement a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to reduce NOx emissions and help the plant meet stricter environmental standards.The O Mon 1 facility includes two 330 MW units that commenced operations in 2009 and 2015, with all major equipment or..

Liebherr’s 10,000th XPower Wheel Loader Joins BERGER’s Fleet

BERGER Rohstoffe GmbH has welcomed the 10,000th Liebherr XPower wheel loader to its operations at the Schlag granite quarry in Passau. The milestone machine, officially handed over at Liebherr’s Bischofshofen plant in May 2025, underscores the long-standing partnership between BERGER, Liebherr, and the Beutlhauser Group. Equipped with Liebherr’s signature power-split travel drive, the new L 580 XPower is already delivering strong results under demanding quarry conditions.At the Schlag quarry, BERGER Rohstoffe processes approximately 200,000 tonnes of Bayerwald granite annually into high-qu..