Großprojekt: BASF nimmt Milliarden-Chemieanlage in Louisiana in Betrieb

The world's largest chemical company, BASF, has commenced operations on its billion-dollar chemical facility in Geismar, Louisiana. The investment marks the largest BASF has undertaken in North America without a joint venture partner, according to the company. By investing in this massive project, BASF aims to double its annual production capacity of MDI, a crucial component in the production of plastics used in a variety of industries including construction, household appliances, transportation, automobiles, shoes, and furniture.

This expansion enhances the energy efficiency, durability, and performance of products, such as insulation, thermal insulation, and lightweight construction.

The additional capacity in Geismar strengthens BASF's position as the primary MDI supplier in North America. Through this expansion, BASF also increased its production capacity of Aniline in Geismar, allowing for better servicing of North American customers in the areas of plant protection, rubber, dyes and pigments.

BASF CEO Kamieth emphasized the importance of bringing production closer to customers during the ceremony. He stated, "The United States has long been a key market for BASF. With our new MDI facility in Geismar, we are reinforcing our core businesses, driving innovation, and bringing our production closer to our customers." BASF has been present in Geismar for decades, with the company's largest site in the United States located there.

The United States is crucial for BASF as both a sales market and a production hub, with the company operating more than 150 locations in 40 states last year. Last year, the US contributed roughly €13 billion to BASF's total revenue of nearly €60 billion.