LOPAL(SH:603906) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-25 00:16Core Viewpoint - Longpan Technology plans to increase the production capacity of its lithium iron phosphate project from 62,500 tons/year to 100,000 tons/year, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and align with market demand [1][6]. Group 1: Project Details - The project originally aimed for a total production capacity of 150,000 tons of lithium iron phosphate, divided into three phases: Phase 1 (25,000 tons/year) and Phase 2 (62,500 tons/year) have been completed, while the increased Phase 3 will bring total capacity to 187,500 tons/year [1][6]. - The investment for the Phase 3 capacity expansion is approximately 910 million yuan, with equipment investment accounting for 789 million yuan and working capital of 66.74 million yuan [3][8]. - The internal rate of return for the project is estimated at 12.59%, with a payback period of 7.64 years [3][8]. Group 2: Market Context - The demand for lithium iron phosphate batteries is rising due to the rapid growth of the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors, making lithium iron phosphate the most widely used cathode material in new energy batteries [3][8]. - Longpan Technology has established partnerships with major lithium-ion battery manufacturers, including CATL and LG Energy, to meet the increasing demand for lithium iron phosphate [3][8]. - Competitors in the industry, such as Hunan Youneng and Wanhu Chemical, are also expanding their production capacities, indicating a competitive market landscape [3][10]. Group 3: Financial Progress - As of November 30, 2022, the cumulative investment in the lithium iron phosphate project was 733 million yuan, representing 56.85% of the total committed investment of 1.29 billion yuan [2][7]. - Other projects funded by the 2.176 billion yuan raised in May 2022 have exceeded 100% of their investment progress, highlighting the company's focus on the lithium iron phosphate project [2][7]. Group 4: Regulatory and Approval Status - The Phase 3 project has completed administrative approvals but still requires environmental and energy assessments before full implementation [3][8].