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November 16, 2021

Pentel and BASF partner

Pentel and BASF partner to launch erasers made with non-phthalate plasticizer under brand alliance in the Japanese and global market 
October 11, 2021

Dr. Rainer Otter (BASF SE) spoke about "Innovation in chemical recycling - finding cutting-edge technologies to transform plastic waste" at the CIEX Europe Conference

September 17, 2021

Herbert Morgenstern (BASF SE) spoke about "New plasticizers based on alternative raw materials" at the bio! TOY 2021 Conference

June 11, 2021

Dr. Matthias Pfeiffer (BASF SE) spoke about “New plasticizers based on alternative raw materials” at PVC 2021

June 11, 2021

Dr. Axel Grimm (BASF SE) spoke about “Pushing the limits of plasticizers in outdoor applications” at PVC Formulation in Cologne, Germany

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BASF investiert am Standort Ludwigshafen einen mittleren zweistelligen Millionenbetrag in eine neue Alkoholate-Anlage zur Herstellung von Natriummethylat und Kaliummethylat, zwei wichtigen Chemikalien für die Herstellung von Biodiesel sowie von Produkten in Pharmazie und Pflanzenschutz. Die neue Anlage wird mit modernster Technologie die bestehende Produktionsanlage ersetzen und soll in der zweiten Jahreshälfte 2027 in Betrieb gehen.
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Trade News | February 19, 2025

BASF invests in new alcoholates plant in Ludwigshafen

BASF is investing a mid-double-digit million-euro amount in a new alcoholates plant at its site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The plant will produce sodium methylate and potassium methylate, two important chemicals used for the production of biodiesel and for pharmaceutical and agricultural applications. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, the new plant will replace the existing production facility in Ludwigshafen and is expected to start up in the second half of 2027.
Business & Financial News | February 4, 2025

BASF and its partners publish 2024 results of the world’s first sustainable castor bean program, Pragati

Pragati, the world’s first sustainable castor bean program, completed eight years of operation in the 2023/2024 season. More than 8,000 farmers are now certified under the program, and individual farmer yields have increased significantly. The program has grown to more than 9,000 hectares of mostly semi-arid land under the SuCCESS® sustainability code.
With its new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF will serve as a hub for pilot-scale synthesis of chemical catalysts, enabling the company to offer its global customers faster access to innovative technologies. This pilot plant will also be of central importances for the development of new solids processing technologies. 
The picture shows the Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center from the outside.

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Business & Financial News | December 12, 2024

BASF inaugurates new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center in Ludwigshafen

BASF officially opened its new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center in Ludwigshafen, Germany, on December 12, 2024. This research facility will serve as a hub for pilot-scale synthesis of chemical catalysts, enabling BASF to offer its global customers faster access to innovative technologies. This pilot plant will also be of central importance for the development of new solids processing technologies.
Von links nach rechts: Patrick Schiffers, Senior Manager Global Biomass; Matthias Maase, Director Global Sustainability Care Chemicals; Thilo Zelt, Mitbegründer INOCAS; Yvonne Heischkel, Team Lead Procurement Scouting Renewables; Johannes Zimpel, Geschäftsführer INOCAS; Daniel Roser, Vice President Renewable Carbon

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Trade News | December 11, 2024

BASF and INOCAS sign agreement to develop sustainable Macaúba oil supply in Brazil

December 10, 2024 – BASF and INOCAS S.A. (Innovative Oil and Carbon Solutions) signed a long-term Supplier Finance Agreement, including offtake of Macaúba Kernel Oil and Macaúba Pulp Oil, an R&D project and options to acquire equity shares in INOCAS in future. The partnership includes financing of INOCAS’ plans to significantly expand the Macaúba oil production in Brazil on an industrial scale.
BASF has expanded the production of ammonium chloride at its Ludwigshafen site, increasing capacity by 50% and improving product quality. Following the successful start-up of the plant, a more efficient production process is now being used to meet the growing demand for high-quality ammonium chloride.
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Trade News | December 11, 2024

BASF starts up its expanded ammonium chloride plant in Ludwigshafen

BASF has expanded the production of ammonium chloride at its Ludwigshafen site, increasing capacity by 50% and improving product quality. Following the successful start-up of the plant, a more efficient production process is now being used to meet the growing demand for high-quality ammonium chloride.
Last UpdateJuly 8, 2021