Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has announced that it has completed construction and successfully started up its Generation 2.0 Graphene Manufacturing Technology Plant (“Gen 2.0 Plant”). The new facility is designed to produce up to 10 tonnes of graphene per year once remaining works are completed and the plant is fully optimized.
GMG reports that the Gen 2.0 Plant was brought online on schedule before the end of June 2026. The total capital cost is expected to be at or below the previously estimated AU$2.3 million by the end of project completion in late 2026, with project costs currently tracking under budget. According to the Company, the plant is also being developed to be largely self‑powered, using standalone energy generation with renewable energy sources, an energy storage system, and hydrogen‑enriched natural gas from tail‑gas power generation.
The remaining works for the Gen 2.0 project are expected to be completed by the end of September 2026 and include optimization of graphene quality, production volume, and graphene powder pack filling. Following this phase, installation of the self‑power generation supply is scheduled to be completed by December 2026.
GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "Bringing our second-generation graphene production plant online on time and within our expected capital cost to date is a major milestone for GMG and a testament to the skill and commitment of our team and partners. The Gen 2.0 Plant is expected to deliver up to 10 tonnes of graphene per year once remaining works are completed and optimized, significantly increasing our production capacity to support customer demand across our battery, coatings, lubricant additives and other graphene products. We are now focused on completing the optimization of graphene quality and production volumes, as well as commissioning our self-powered energy systems and powder packing capabilities. With this plant, we are not only scaling output but also advancing our vision of highly efficient graphene manufacturing that can be replicated and deployed globally."
GMG's Chairman and Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "The successful start-up of the Gen 2.0 Plant marks an important step in GMG's growth and validates our strategy of investing in scalable, efficient, and increasingly self-powered graphene production technology. Delivering this project on schedule and at or below the planned capital cost to date reflects strong project discipline and reinforces GMG's capability to execute complex technology developments. As we complete the remaining optimization work and bring the plant's renewable and hydrogen-enriched energy systems fully online, we expect this facility to demonstrate both the commercial and environmental benefits of GMG's proprietary plasma-based graphene manufacturing process. We believe this strengthens our platform for long-term value creation for shareholders, customers, and partners."
