- Fluor completed BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund project with over 75 million safe work hours.
- The project includes an EOEG process unit, 220kV substation, and other infrastructure.
- Fluor began early site work in late 2021 with 13,000 workers at peak.
- The site will mainly supply the Chinese market, the largest in the world.
Project Completion
Fluor Corporation has achieved mechanical completion of BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund project in South China. This marks BASF's largest investment to date, with the project completed without any Lost Time Injuries over 75 million work hours.
Project Scope
The project involved critical engineering, procurement, and construction support for BASF's integrated operations. Key components include an EOEG process unit, a 220kV substation, a steam plant, water treatment systems, seawater intake, distributed cooling towers, wastewater treatment and waste handling units, a container yard, automated warehouses, and site-wide piping and logistics infrastructure.
Timeline and Workforce
Fluor began early site work in late 2021. At the peak of construction, approximately 13,000 workers were engaged across multiple areas of the site.
Future Operations
Once fully operational, the Zhanjiang Verbund Site will be BASF's third largest worldwide, following Ludwigshafen and Antwerp. The site will focus on sustainable production and primarily supply the Chinese market, which is the largest and fastest-growing chemical market globally.
