BASF Tarragona

Project remains >€400M with ~200 direct jobs; CAM production slated for 2025. Emphasis on renewables, energy-efficient processes and tech to lower battery production footprint amid market uncertainty.

The expansion will boost production of paraffin inhibitors, enhancing efficiency and flexibility. New solutions will support sustainable oil production, with first deliveries expected in early 2025.

The investment will eliminate production bottlenecks, boosting annual capacity from 370,000 to 420,000 tons, driven by rising demand and aligning with recent strong economic performance.

The €21M investment boosts production by 25%, creating 30 jobs. Over 60 formulations will be produced, enhancing crop protection and supporting sustainable agriculture.

The Tarragona PDH plant, operational since 2003, has produced over 2 million tons of propylene, creating 100 jobs. It supplies propylene to local polypropylene manufacturers.

The new plant will recycle 15,000 tons of hydrocarbons and treat 25,000 tons of industrial water annually, creating 25 jobs. It leverages BASF's infrastructure for enhanced synergies and services.