LG Chem Accelerates Future Portfolio Transition with Four Growth Drivers

by SHIN JIA Posted : May 28, 2026, 18:02Updated : May 28, 2026, 18:02
LG Chem researchers test product properties. Photo: LG Chem
LG Chem researchers test product properties. [Photo: LG Chem]
LG Chem announced on May 28 that it is accelerating the restructuring of its future business portfolio centered around four growth drivers: eco-friendly products, battery materials, pharmaceuticals, and high-value specialty businesses. The company aims to triple its revenue from these sectors, which stood at 5.8 trillion won last year, by 2030.

In the battery materials sector, LG Chem is enhancing the development of next-generation cathode materials, including high-voltage mid-nickel (HV Mid-Ni), lithium manganese-rich (LMR), and lithium iron phosphate (LFP). The company is also working on sodium-ion battery (SIB) materials while focusing on optimizing its production base in Tennessee, North America, to secure price competitiveness.

The company is also pursuing global expansion in its oncology pharmaceuticals business. Clinical trials are underway for treatments targeting head and neck cancers and immuno-oncology therapies, with plans to explore adjacent areas such as women's health and osteoporosis.

In the eco-friendly sector, LG Chem is strengthening its low-carbon materials business based on PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastics and bio-based raw materials. The company is accelerating the development of next-generation low-carbon technologies, including biofuels derived from used cooking oil (HVO), sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), dry reforming of methane (DRM), and e-SAF.

The specialty business is being restructured around high-performance materials, including high-heat ABS, ultra-high molecular weight SSBR, and high-purity IPA for semiconductors. LG Chem is also aiming to expand its high-value product lineup, targeting PVC for electric vehicle fast-charging cables, aerogels, and SAN for cosmetic containers.



* This article has been translated by AI.