BASF SE is a global chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Founded in 1865 as Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik, it develops, manufactures, and supplies chemicals and materials for industrial and consumer markets. Its portfolio spans basic chemicals and intermediates, plastics and performance materials, coatings, catalysts, battery materials, crop protection and seeds, nutrition and care ingredients, and digital farming tools.
The company operates a worldwide network of production and R&D sites, including large Verbund complexes that integrate energy and material flows. Its products and technologies serve customers in sectors such as automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, electronics, and consumer goods. Business units and brands include BASF Coatings, BASF Agricultural Solutions (FiberMax, Stoneville), BASF Care Chemicals, BASF Digital Farming, and BASF Battery Materials. BASF reports on sustainability targets and pursues initiatives in areas such as renewable energy sourcing, emissions reduction, circularity, and safer chemistry.
Also known as Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik, BASF Battery Materials, BASF Digital Farming GmbH, BASF Care Chemicals, FiberMax, Stoneville, BASF Beauty Care Solutions France S.A.S., BASF Beauty Care Solutions, BASF Group, BASF Agricultural Solutions, BASF Chemical Intermediates, BASF CORPORATION, BASF Corporation, BASF Ag Solutions US, and BASF Ag Solutions US LLC.
chemXplore tracks 132 projects involving BASF, of which 25 are active.
BASF's role on them: Owner, Investor / Financier, Operator, Developer, Offtaker, Technology licensor, and Technology / equipment supplier.
16 new construction, 7 expansion, and 2 revamp / retrofit.
7 of the active projects carry no start-up date yet.
Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on 10 of these 25 projects For subscribers
Targeting: Carbon dioxide (4), 1,3-Butadiene (1), 1,4-Butanediol (1), Ammonia, aqueous solution (1), Benzene (1), Ethylbenzene (1)
Glassfiber-reinforced PBT/PET compounds with up to 30% post-consumer recycled PET for structural automotive parts, supporting Scope 3.1 reductions and regulatory targets.
At IFSCC Congress Sept 28–Oct 1 in Perth, teams present coconut‑water extraction increasing polyphenols, collagen‑hybridizing peptides that reduce damaged collagen, and bio‑based polysaccharide films for hydration.
Acknowledges ongoing exploratory discussions; outcome remains uncertain. Says it will disclose material developments promptly under regulatory rules.
Paper coating binders with ~20–45% lower cradle‑to‑gate PCF offered as drop‑in replacements, produced with low‑PCF raw materials and green utilities to support Purchased Goods & Services (Scope 3.1).
Advanced feasibility study for an MDI complex on secured Dahej land; final decision pending approvals. Project aims to serve India and neighbouring markets with local MDI supply.
Four global coordinators appointed; IPO readiness targeted by mid‑2027; ~80% of the business moved into separate legal entities on a new ERP; Capital Markets Day set for 24 Nov 2026.
Low-emission, low-odor tertiary amine catalyst for flexible PU foams and related adhesives that balances gelling and blowing to reduce VOCs and improve dimensional stability.
Single‑unit adsorbent solution commissioned to simplify pre‑treatment, prevent freeze‑out and increase feed‑gas flexibility; full rollout planned by end‑2027.
By country, the most active first. active / all projects
The 8 with the most active projects, of 15 countries.
