(IN BRIEF) BASF and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of next-generation enzyme technologies and biobased polymers for fabric, dish, personal care, and industrial cleaning applications. The collaboration combines BASF’s expertise … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF and IFF advance sustainable chemistry with joint development of enzyme and polymer innovations, biobased polymers, bioscience, biotechnology, Chemical Industry, cleaning products, collaboration, Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials, eco-friendly solutions, enzyme technology, Erik Fyrwald, IFF, Industrial Cleaning, INNOVATION, International Flavors & Fragrances, Michael Heinz, personal care, protein engineering, Strategic alliance between BASF and IFF drives innovation in enzyme and biobased polymer technologies, sustainability, sustainable chemistry
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Isobionics® has introduced Isobionics® Natural alpha-Farnesene 95, a high-purity natural flavor ingredient designed for lime oil and citrus applications. Produced through fermentation technology using renewable resources, the product ensures exceptional consistency, sustainability, and purity above 95%. It … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged alpha-Farnesene 95, aroma ingredients, BASF, BASF Aroma Ingredients, BASF’s Isobionics® Expands Natural Aroma Portfolio with Launch of Isobionics® Natural alpha-Farnesene 95 for Lime Applications, beta-Bisabolene 90, beta-Caryophyllene 80, beverages, biotechnology, citrus flavors, EU food grade, FEMA 3839, fermentation technology, FLAVIS 01.040, FSSC 22000, Geleen Netherlands, Giovanni D’Andola, halal, high purity, Isobionics®, Isobionics® Strengthens BASF’s Aroma Ingredients Portfolio with Fermentation-Based Natural alpha-Farnesene 95 for Lime and Citrus Flavors, kosher, lime oil, natural flavor ingredients, renewable resources, Steffen Götz, sustainable production, sweets, trans-alpha-Bergamotene 80
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Tinuvin NOR 600, a new-generation NOR-HALS light stabilizer, at K2025 in Germany. The innovative additive expands BASF’s NOR-HALS platform and delivers exceptional UV and heat protection for PVC, PVC alloys, and polyolefin applications, especially in … Read the full press release
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Tagged artificial turf, BASF, BASF Expands VALERAS Platform with Next-Generation Tinuvin NOR 600 for Long-Lasting Plastic Protection, BASF Launches Tinuvin NOR 600 to Advance Light Stabilization Performance in PVC and Polyolefin Applications, Chemical Industry, circular economy, durability, Joerg Bentlage, K2025, light stabilizers, NOR-HALS, outdoor plastics, plastic additives, plastic innovation, polyolefin, PVC, resource efficiency, roofing membranes, sustainability, Tinuvin NOR 600, UV protection, VALERAS™
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s SYNSPIRE G1-110 catalyst has enabled Nan Ya Plastics Corporation to reduce steam consumption by 40,000 metric tons and cut annual CO₂ emissions by 38,000 metric tons at its 2-EH Mailiao plant in Taiwan. The technology reforms methane … Read the full press release
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Tagged 000 metric tons annually, 000 metric tons CO₂ reduction at Nan Ya Plastics’ 2-EH facility, 2-EH, 2-Ethylhexanol, BASF, BASF catalyst drives sustainability gains for Nan Ya Plastics with major CO₂ and steam savings, BASF catalyst enables Nan Ya Plastics to cut CO₂ emissions by 38, BASF catalyst technology drives sustainability gains at Nan Ya Plastics’ 2-EH Mailiao facility, BASF technology enables 38, catalyst technology, catalytic innovation, chemical industry decarbonisation, CO₂ reduction, Formosa Plastics Group, greenhouse gas emissions, Mailiao, methane reforming, Nan Ya Plastics, Nan Ya Plastics achieves energy and emissions reduction milestones with BASF SYNSPIRE catalyst, Nan Ya Plastics achieves major CO₂ reduction with BASF’s SYNSPIRE G1-110 catalyst technology, Nan Ya Plastics and BASF cut emissions and boost efficiency with SYNSPIRE G1-110 catalyst deployment, Nan Ya Plastics reduces 38000 metric tons of CO₂ annually with BASF’s SYNSPIRE G1-110 catalyst, steam savings, sustainable chemistry, SYNSPIRE G1-110
(IN BRIEF) BASF will launch its new podcast SUBSTANCE in September, offering monthly English-language episodes on sustainability, science, and global challenges. Hosted by science communicator Joe Hanson, the first season includes eight episodes covering topics such as hydrogen, plastics, and … Read the full press release
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Tagged and global science stories, Apple, Barbara Sherwood Lollar, BASF, BASF launches new digital podcast SUBSTANCE to spotlight sustainability, Be Smart, CO2-free hydrogen, Corporate Communications, Creating Chemistry, Deezer, digital communication, electrolyzer, golden hydrogen, hydrogen, Infinergy®, Infotainment, INNOVATION, Joe Hanson, Ludwigshafen, Nina Schwab-Hautzinger, Olivier Sissmann, podcast launch, science communication, Spotify, SUBSTANCE podcast, sustainability, Volker Ehret
(IN BRIEF) BASF, in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), has released results from rice field trials in the Philippines showing that greenhouse gas intensity can be reduced by 30% without yield losses. Tested practices such as alternate … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged AgBalance, alternate wetting and drying, BASF, BASF and IRRI Trials Demonstrate 30% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Intensity for Climate-Smart Rice Cultivation, Carbon Markets, climate-smart rice, CO₂e emissions, direct seeded rice, food security, Global Carbon Farming Program, Global Carbon Field Trials, greenhouse gas reduction, International Rice Research Institute, IRRI, Marko Grozdanovic, PHILIPPINES, rice cultivation, straw management, sustainable agriculture, Yvonne Pinto
(IN BRIEF) BASF is launching its new Keropur Gasoline Performance Additive Series to meet the revised U.S. TOP TIER+™ standard, EPA Lowest Additive Concentration (LAC) requirements, and anticipated CARB approval. The flagship product, Keropur AP 225-20, will be available commercially … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF launches Keropur AP 225-20 to exceed TOP TIER+™ and EPA LAC requirements ahead of 2027 deadline, California Air Resources Board, CARB, Christian Forster, cleaner combustion, engine protection, EPA LAC, fuel additives, fuel economy, fuel technology, gasoline performance additive, GDI engines, injector deposit control, Keropur, Keropur AP 225-20, Keropur AP 225-20 from BASF to deliver cleaner combustion and advanced protection for GDI and multi-injection systems, regulatory compliance, stochastic pre ignition, sustainability, TOP TIER+ standard
(IN BRIEF) BASF, Arkema, and AkzoNobel have reduced the carbon footprint of AkzoNobel’s Interpon D superdurable architectural powder coatings by up to 40% through a value chain partnership focused on renewable raw materials and supplier-specific carbon data. BASF supplies NPG … Read the full press release
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Tagged AkzoNobel, and AkzoNobel drives sustainable innovation with lower carbon powder coating solutions, architectural coatings, Arkema, BASF, BASF supplies zero-carbon NPG to Arkema for AkzoNobel’s Interpon coatings, bio-attributed raw materials, building and construction sector, circular economy, cutting embodied carbon in the built environment, green building certification, Interpon, Interpon D, Jeff Jirak, K 2025, low carbon coatings, neopentyl glycol, NPG ZeroPCF, partnership, Partnership between BASF, powder coatings, renewable electricity, RICHARD JENKINS, sustainability, Vasilios Galanos
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Ultrason® S polysulfone is being deployed by Stargate Hydrogen in its Stellar alkaline water electrolyzer stacks, replacing metals like nickel to deliver lighter, stronger, and more sustainable solutions for green hydrogen production. The high-performance thermoplastic withstands extreme … Read the full press release
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Tagged AEM, alkaline water electrolyzers, AWE, BASF, BASF and Stargate Hydrogen collaborate on high-performance AWE stacks to advance sustainable hydrogen technologies, energy transition, GREEN HYDROGEN, high performance thermoplastics, hydrogen production, Jochen Schmid, K 2025 Düsseldorf, lightweight electrolyzer frames, Marko Virkebau, partnership, PEM, polysulfone, renewable energy, Stargate Hydrogen, Stargate Hydrogen adopts BASF Ultrason® S to replace metals in Stellar electrolyzer stacks and boost cost-efficient hydrogen generation, Stellar stacks, sustainability, sustainable materials, Ultrason S, Ultrason®
(IN BRIEF) BASF Battery Materials, through its joint venture BASF Shanshan Battery Materials (BSBM), has achieved a milestone by delivering its first mass-produced Cathode Active Materials for Semi-Solid-State batteries in collaboration with Beijing WELION New Energy. From concept to mass … Read the full press release
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Tagged BASF, BASF Battery Materials, BASF Shanshan Battery Materials, battery innovation, Battery Safety, BSBM, CAM, cathode active materials, Desmond Long, Drones, electric vehicles, Energy Density, energy storage, Jin Xiang, NCM, Nickel Cobalt Manganese, partnership, Power Tools, Semi-Solid-State batteries, solid-state batteries, WELION New Energy, Wenjun Li, Xin Xia
(IN BRIEF) BASF will showcase the next stage of its VALERAS® portfolio at K 2025, presenting new additive solutions that drive sustainability across the plastics lifecycle. The portfolio’s latest addition, TINUVIN® NOR® 112, enhances greenhouse film performance in organic farming … Read the full press release
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Tagged #OurPlasticsDialogues, #OurPlasticsJourney, BASF, Cleanfarms, Dr. Achim Sties, Düsseldorf trade fair, greenhouse films, HALS stabilizer, Irgastab, K 2025, McKenzie Snyder, plastic additives, plastic circularity, plastic lifecycle, plasticulture, Shouman Group, special additives, sustainability, Takazuri Ltd, TINUVIN NOR 112, VALERAS™
(IN BRIEF) BASF has completed the sale of Wintershall Dea’s international E&P operations, excluding Russia, to Harbour Energy plc ahead of schedule after securing all regulatory approvals. The $11.2 billion deal includes cash payments, Harbour shares, and the transfer of … Read the full press release
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Tagged 2P reserves, BASF, carbon capture and storage, CCS licenses, Dawn Summers, Dirk Elvermann, E&P assets, Hamburg headquarters closure, Hans-Ulrich Engel, Harbour Energy, international energy transaction, Kassel headquarters closure, Larissa Janz, London Stock Exchange, Mario Mehren, oil and gas divestment, oil production, partnership, Paul Smith, Russia exit, SEFE Securing Energy for Europe, Stefan Schnell, sustainability, WIGA Transport Beteiligungs, Wintershall DEA
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Glasurit 100 Line took centre stage at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, where the company, as the exclusive global industry partner for the Car Painting skill, supported 23 finalists with premium automotive refinish products and expert … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged 3M, automotive refinish, Awards, BASF, car painting, Chris Titmarsh, David Hoey, eco-efficiency, Glasurit 100 Line, Hui-Shan Chen, Jason Scherer, Lara Kaufmann, leadership, Lyon, Refinity, Ronan Le Tutour, SATA, Shanghai 2026, skills development, sustainability, Vikash, vocational training, WorldSkills Competition, WorldSkills International, WorldSkills Museum, Yuto Hoshino
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Ultrason® E 3010 nat serves as the foundation for Amberware, a reusable tableware concept by Kyoraku that leverages the material’s natural honey‑amber tint, toughness, and chemical resistance. These lightweight, microwave‑ and dishwasher‑safe plates resist cracking and chipping—backed by a … Read the full press release
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Tagged aerospace components, Amberware, automotive components, BASF, catering applications, chemical resistance, circular economy, dishwasher‑safe, heat resistance, honey‑amber tint, household goods, Koichiro Yoshida, Kyoraku, lifetime guarantee, lightweight, Nami Lohbeck, PESU, polyethersulfone, reusable plastics, Sustainable Design, tableware, Ultrason E 3010 nat, water-filtration membranes
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Supervisory Board has renewed the tenures of two Executive Directors: Dirk Elvermann will continue as CFO and Chief Digital Officer until the 2031 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, and Stephan Kothrade will remain CTO until the 2028 meeting. Elvermann, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management
Tagged Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, BASF, Board of Executive Directors, Corporate Taxes & Duties, Dirk Elvermann, environmental stewardship, Global Business Services, Global Digital Services, Global Procurement, Greater China, Group Research, Intermediates, Mega Projects Asia, monomers, Performance Materials, Petrochemicals, social responsibility, Stephan Kothrade, Supervisory Board, sustainable growth
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has implemented a mass balance approach to replace portions of fossil-derived materials with renewable raw materials in the production of its Bref toilet rim blocks across Europe. Working with partners Moeve and BASF, the company now uses … Read the full press release
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Tagged BASF, biobased feedstocks, Bref, CO₂ savings, Henkel, Marjon Stamsnijder, mass balance approach, Moeve, net-zero by 2045, partnership, recycled plastic, renewable raw materials, surfactant, sustainability, toilet rim blocks, upstream value chain
(IN BRIEF) BASF has enhanced its liquid enzyme range by adding a lipase (Lavergy® L Pace), a cellulase (Lavergy® C Care), and an amylase (Lavergy® A Star), rounding out its portfolio to meet diverse laundry needs. L Pace removes fats … Read the full press release
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Tagged amylase, anti-redeposition, BASF, cellulase, fabric care, fuzz removal, Home Care, I&I cleaning, Lavergy A Star, Lavergy C Bright, Lavergy C Care, Lavergy L Pace, Lavergy M Ace, Lavergy Pro, lipase, liquid enzymes, mannanase, protease, stain removal, sustainable laundry solutions
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected to execute the pre-engineering of a large-scale carbon capture plant at Kredsløb’s Aarhus district heating facility, tasked with removing approximately 435 000 tonnes of CO₂ annually using BASF’s OASE® blue solvent technology. The contract, … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Aarhus, Andritz, BASF, carbon capture, CCS pool funding, Clean Air Technologies, decarbonization, digitalization, flue gas treatment, green transition, Harald Reissner, Kredsløb, OASE blue, partnership, plant engineering, pre-engineering, Q2 2025 order intake, sustainability, sustainable biomass
(IN BRIEF) BASF is making a strategic shift in its copper hydrometallurgy business to meet the rising demand for copper and the need for sustainable processing solutions. The company is advancing its LixTRA™ product line and enhancing its leaching aids … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Caren Hoffmann, copper hydrometallurgy, electrowinning, Hendrik Sporys, HOUSTON, leaching aids, LixTRA™, Luprofroth®, Lupromin®, Luproset®, Mining Industry, mining solutions, partnership, R&D, solvent extraction, sustainability, sustainable processing, Tucson
(IN BRIEF) BASF Industrial Formulators has unveiled Pluriol® A 2400 I, a new product in its reactive polyethylene glycol (iPEG) portfolio, aimed at enhancing polycarboxylate ethers (PCE) in the European construction industry. The innovative Pluriol® A 2400 I is a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, CO2 reduction, concrete admixtures, construction industry, dispersants, Europe, iPEG, Pluriol® A 2400 I, polycarboxylate ethers, polyethylene glycol, raw materials, superplasticizers, sustainability
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