Significant 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions already by 2030

29-Mar-2021

BASF is setting itself even more ambitious goals on its journey to climate neutrality and wants to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Based on the most recent progress in developing low-emission and CO2-free technologies, the company is also significantly raising its medium-term 2030 target for ...

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CO2 emissions could be reduced by up to 90% in future large-scale applications

25-Mar-2021

BASF, SABIC and Linde have signed a joint agreement to develop and demonstrate solutions for electrically heated steam cracker furnaces. The partners have already jointly worked on concepts to use renewable electricity instead of the fossil fuel gas typically used for the heating process. With ...

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First-time demonstration of novel production technology co-developed by OMV and BASF

23-Mar-2021

With the commissioning of OMV´s new ISO C4 plant at the Burghausen site, the collaboration between the world’s largest chemical company, BASF, and OMV, the international, integrated oil, gas and chemical company headquartered in Vienna, has reached a new milestone. The plant is based on a novel ...

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Polyamides based on chemically recycled tires form the basis for robust outdoor pants

23-Mar-2021

Recycled pants based on old tires: The new product line of the outdoor apparel company VAUDE which will be available in stores from March 2022, does not only stands out due to its timeless design, robust material and simple reparability – the pants are also sustainable, as chemically recycled ...

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Bonus for employees as a sign of recognition and appreciation

01-Mar-2021

“In a challenging 2020 business year, BASF was able to close out the year on a strong note,” said BASF’s Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Dr.Martin Brudermüller, at the presentation of the BASF Report 2020. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items for the full year 2020 ...

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Strategic partnership for industrial use of low-CO2 technologies

10-Feb-2021

As part of a strategic partnership, BASF and Siemens Energy plan to accelerate commercial implementation of new technologies designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions. By combining BASF’s technological expertise with Siemens Energy’s innovative product and services portfolio, BASF aims to extend ...

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The first phase of a new methylene diphenyl diisocyanate synthesis unit is complete and in operation

18-Dec-2020

The implementation of the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) capacity increase program for production facilities at BASF’s Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, is progressing on schedule. Over time, BASF targets to double the capacity from 300,000 metric tons per year to approximately 600,000 ...

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17-Dec-2020

BASF and Eramet have signed an agreement to jointly assess the development of a state-of-the-art nickel and cobalt hydrometallurgical refining complex. Such a development would include a High-Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) plant and a Base Metal Refinery (BMR). The HPAL would be located in Weda ...

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BASF launches ambitious Circular Economy Program

11-Dec-2020

In a circular economy, the aim is to avoid waste, reuse products and recover resources. “Companies that can provide solutions for the transformation to a circular economy will have a crucial competitive advantage,” said Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors and ...

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Construction of the new plant already started with start-up scheduled for 2022 to supply around 400,000 full electric vehicles per year

17-Nov-2020

BASF has broken ground for its new cathode active materials production plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. In an online event, the company celebrated this milestone together with customers, politicians and partners. The new plant is part of BASF’s multi-step investment plan in the European battery ...

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