BASF initiated the process to divest its shares in the two joint venture companies BASF Markor Chemical Manufacturing (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. and Markor Meiou Chemical (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. in Korla, China in the fourth quarter of 2023. As part of its global strategy for 1,4-butanediol (BDO), BASF assessed the market environment and product carbon … Read more
With the approval of funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, BASF has come a major step closer in building a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer. In cooperation with Siemens Energy, work on the water electrolysis at the Ludwigshafen site – the so-called Hy4Chem-EI project – … Read more
In line with its customer-focused corporate strategy, BASF has expanded capacities for ethylene oxide and ethylene oxide derivatives at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium. The investment adds about 400,000 metric tons per year to BASF’s production capacity for the corresponding products. “With the new plants we are supporting the continuous growth of our customers … Read more
BASF invests in the production of emollient specialties at its Düsseldorf site targeted for skin and sun protection products. A new reactor and an upgrade of the distillation units enable an expansion of production capacity to meet the increasing demand for these specialty products. The new facilities are scheduled to go into operation in the … Read more
BASF has commenced construction of its syngas plant at the Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. This world-scale syngas facility, fully integrated into the Verbund site, is scheduled to start up in 2025. BASF will adopt unique process concepts in the syngas plant to reduce carbon emissions compared to conventional syngas plants, contributing to BASF’s sustainability … Read more
BASF has finalized preparations to increase its production capacity for water-soluble dispersants, which are acrylic acid-based, at its Dilovasi, Turkey site. This investment aims to support BASF’s customers in the detergent, cleaning and chemical processing industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The additional capacities are expected to be fully operational by the third … Read more
BASF will increase the production capacity for its medium-molecular weight polyisobutenes, marketed under the tradename OPPANOL® B, at its site in Ludwigshafen, Germany, by 25%. The investment comes in response to the rising global demand for high-quality medium-molecular weight polyisobutenes. “With this step we are further strengthening BASF’s position as a reliable supplier that strongly … Read more
BASF and Zhejiang Guanghua Technology Co., Ltd. (KHUA) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the supply of Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) from BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund site to KHUA. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the long-term partnership between both parties. KHUA, a reputed manufacturer of saturated polyester resins for the powder coatings industry … Read more
OSLO, NO – WATERLOO, BE – BASF, and Yara Clean Ammonia are collaborating on a joint study to develop and construct a world-scale low-carbon blue ammonia production facility with carbon capture in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. The companies are looking into the feasibility of a plant with a total capacity of 1.2 to 1.4 … Read more
Hong Kong SAR, China – BASF has broken ground on a polyethylene (PE) plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. The new plant with a capacity of 500,000 metric tons of PE annually will serve the fast-growing demand in China. The plant is scheduled to start up in 2025. “China’s demand for PE has … Read more
BASF has announced an investment in the production of water-based anode binders to support the lithium-ion battery industry. The new binders will be produced at two existing dispersion plants in Jiangsu and Guangdong, China. In addition to their existing product portfolios, the two plants will produce two innovative anode binders: Licity® and Basonal Power® based … Read more
BASF, a leading chemical company headquartered in Germany, recently released its first-quarter statement for the 2023 business year, reporting sales of €20.0 billion, which is down by €3.1 billion compared to the prior-year quarter. Despite a challenging economic environment, the company’s EBIT before special items of €1.9 billion were significantly above average analyst estimates. Sales … Read more
BASF, a leading chemical company, announced its plan to establish compounding capacities for its certified compostable biopolymer ecovio® in Shanghai, China. The move is aimed at better supporting local customers in Asia and meeting their needs for film applications, including certified compostable shopping and organic waste bags, soil-biodegradable agricultural mulch films, and packaging. Benefits for … Read more
BASF announced its investment in a new citral plant as part of its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China, and menthol and linalool downstream plants at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. These plants are expected to come on stream from 2026 onwards. The investment is driven by growing demand from the global flavor and fragrance … Read more
BASF is moving forward with the final phase of the expansion project for the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) plant at its Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana. With this third step of its multiphase capacity expansion, BASF will increase production capacity to 600,000 metric tons per year by the middle of the decade and support the … Read more
BASF and THOR GmbH are combining their expertise in non-halogenated flame retardant additives to provide customers with a comprehensive solution that will enhance the sustainability and performance for specific plastic compounds, as well as meet stringent fire safety requirements. Flame retardancy is an essential element for plastic components or composites which are commonly used in … Read more
BASF decided to build a new hexamethylene diamine (HMD) plant in Chalampé, France. The new plant is set to increase BASF’s annual HMD production capacity to 260,000 metric tons. Production is expected to start in 2024. Furthermore, BASF will expand its polyamide 6.6 (Nylon-6,6) production in Freiburg, Germany starting 2022. The planned investments will further … Read more
BASF SE has announced that the implementation of the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) capacity increase program for BASF’s Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, is progressing on schedule. Over time, BASF plans to double the capacity from 300,000 metric tons per year to approximately 600,000 m.t./yr. “This investment in the attractive North American MDI market strengthens … Read more
BASF said it will strengthen its focus on battery materials and recycling and will establish a separate mobile emissions catalyst, automotive catalysts recycling and associated precious metal services entity. The new entity will be named BASF Automotive Catalysts and Recycling. The move came keeping in view with the automotive industry’s shift toward electromobility. The new … Read more
BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn Bhd (BPC), a joint venture between BASF and PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), intends to expand the annual production capacity of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHA) from 30,000 to 60,000 metric tons by 2024. “We are committed to supporting our customers’ growing demand in various 2-EHA downstream ap-plications, such as synthetic lubricants for … Read more