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chemXplore tracks 64 projects at BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, of which 12 are active.
7 new construction, 3 expansion, and 2 conversion / repurposing.
1 of the active projects carry no start-up date yet.
Owners and developers: BASF SE (10), Gasunie Deutschland GmbH (2), Thyssengas GmbH (2), Energinet (1), GASCADE Gastransport GmbH (1), Gasunie Energy Development GmbH (1)
Investors: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (1), KfW (1)
Contractors and licensors are recorded on 2 of these 12 projects For subscribers
Targeting: Hydrogen (2), 1,4-Butanediol (1), Ammonia, aqueous solution (1), Ethylene (1), Lithium (1), Potassium methylate (1)
High double‑digit €m investment started commercial fermentation of biological crop actives (B. amyloliquefaciens, P. coprobium), boosting production flexibility and supply resilience.
Integrated site captured synergies for decades—cutting costs, funding R&D—but gas-price shock in 2022 exposed systemic risk; response: restructure Ludwigshafen and expand production abroad.
The plant will supply ultra-pure ammonium hydroxide for Europe's semiconductor industry, enhancing supply chain resilience and supporting advanced chip production by 2027.
Phasing out Hydrosulfite F, HydroBlue 90/92, Hydrosulfite Evo, Adlite, Blankit; ~65 employees to be reassigned; hydrosulfites used in textile dyeing (reducing agent) and pulp/paper bleaching.
Two new renewable ammonia grades reduce natural gas use, cut carbon footprint, and meet rising demand for low-carbon products, supporting climate neutrality goals.
New plant to boost semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid production by 2027, enhancing supply chain reliability and supporting Europe's chip manufacturing growth.
The new electrolyzer produces green hydrogen, reducing emissions by 72,000 tons annually, supporting a hydrogen economy, and receiving €124.3M in funding.
Seismic surveys approved for geothermal heat project in Germany, aiming to supply renewable heat and sustainable lithium, supporting decarbonization and green electromobility.
The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate for biodiesel, pharma, and agriculture, enhancing site competitiveness and supporting market demand. Completion is expected in 2027.
The plant's capacity increased by 50%, enhancing product quality to meet demand and regulatory standards for food and feed applications.
BASF SE, Ludwigshafen lies in the Ludwigshafen-Mannheim cluster, one of the 16 chemical clusters of Northwest Europe. Cluster Watch maps what each is building and closing, and the pipelines between them.
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