BASF Expands Ethylene Oxide Complex in Antwerp
- The investment exceeds €500 million.
- The expansion adds 400,000 metric tons per year capacity.
- The project includes a second ethylene oxide plant and additional alkoxylates capacity.
- BASF Antwerp hired over 100 new employees for the expansion.
Investment and Capacity Expansion
BASF has expanded its ethylene oxide and derivatives complex at the Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium. This investment, which exceeds €500 million, adds approximately 400,000 metric tons per year to BASF's production capacity for these products. The expansion includes a second world-scale ethylene oxide plant, along with additional capacity for purified ethylene oxide.
Product Applications
The investment also increases capacities for alkoxylates, derivatives of ethylene oxide used in various applications such as detergents, cleaning products, automotive, and construction industries. This expansion aims to support the continuous growth of BASF's customers and enhance its market position in Europe.
Employment and Site Importance
The expanded complex is a significant investment for the Antwerp site, underlining its importance within the BASF group. To operate these new installations, BASF Antwerp has welcomed over 100 new employees, in addition to regular hires. This development creates further opportunities for the site and its workforce.
