Carly Weller

Carly Weller speaks to leading women in the battery industry, exploring their experiences, challenges and the drive toward equity in the sector. The battery industry is one of the most dynamic and important sectors of our time, but behind the headlines about billion-dollar gigafactories and breakthrough chemistries lies a quieter, more human story: the people who make this industry possible.

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Siemens Energy have entered a joint development project (JDP) focused on improving understanding of thermal runaway in lithium‑ion batteries through advanced modelling and simulation. The initiative is intended to support safer, more reliable energy storage systems across the marine and offshore sectors.

Lilac Solutions and Traxys North America have signed a binding 10‑year offtake agreement covering all lithium carbonate to be produced during Phase 1 of Lilac’s Great Salt Lake project in Utah. Traxys has committed to purchasing 50,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate over the decade-long term, equal to 100% of the planned Phase 1 output. The take‑or‑pay structure includes pricing mechanisms tied to market indices.