365 participants from 26 countries examined renewable carbon markets, industrial resilience and award-winning innovations spanning CO₂-based surfactants, cellulosic yarn and wastewater treatment IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The Renewable Materials Conference 2026 brought together 365 participants from 26 countries in Siegburg near … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Belgium, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Industrial, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Tagged AeoniQ, AeoniQ Holding, anionic surfactants, Austria, BASF, Belgium, bio-based plastics, Biomass, CCU, cellulosic filament yarn, Change Chemistry, Chemical Industry, Christopher vom Berg, circular economy, Covestro, CO₂ Utilisation, defossilisation, Dr. Ivana Krkljuš, European Commission, European materials leaders call for stronger market pull to scale renewable-carbon technologies, European Union, Finland, France, German Environment Agency, Germany, IFF, ING Bank, Janine van Kampen, Jean-Paul Lange, Joel Tickner, KemAlpha, Kemira, Lars Börger, Marc Borghans, materials industry, Michael Carus, Netherlands, nova-Institut für politische und ökologische Innovation GmbH, nova-Institute, nova-Institute conference spotlights market demand and innovation as Europe scales chemical-industry defossilisation, Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, PORTUGAL, PPWR, recycled plastics, recycling, renewable carbon, Renewable Carbon Initiative, Renewable Material of the Year 2026, renewable materials, Renewable Materials Conference 2026, Renewable Materials Conference 2026 highlights industrial pathways from fossil to renewable carbon, renewable polymer technology, Rheinmetall, Shena Britzen, strategic autonomy, supply chain resilience, Switzerland, United Kingdom, University of Twente, UPM Biochemicals, Vireya, Viridi, Viridi, AeoniQ and Kemira win Renewable Material of the Year 2026 at major defossilisation summit, Volker Strauss, wastewater treatment
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has appointed François Desné as Senior Vice President High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases and a member of its Executive Committee, effective 12 October 2026. He succeeds Laurent Tellier, who became Arkema’s Chief Operating Officer in July. Desné … Read the full press release
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Tagged Arkema, Arkema Appoints François Desné to Executive Committee as Head of High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases, Arkema Names François Desné Senior Vice President High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases, Arkema Selects François Desné to Succeed Laurent Tellier in High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases Leadership Role, BASF, BBRG, Bekaert, Bekaert Bridon Ropes Group, Bekaert Group, chemicals industry, Chief Operating Officer, CHINA, coatings, COO, Engineered Foams, executive appointment, Executive Committee, fluorogases, France, François Desné, Germany, high-performance polymers, Industrial Transformation, international management, Japan, Lauder Institute, LAURENT TELLIER, Leather & Textile Chemicals, materials industry, Paris VII Denis Diderot, Performance Chemicals, Recticel, Rhodia, Senior Vice President High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases, silicones, Singapore, Steel Wire Solutions, sustainable business models, SWS, Université Paris Cité, University of Pennsylvania, Water Oil Field & Mining Solutions, Wharton School
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Ultramid® B3K BK00464 polyamide 6 is being used in BOOXit reusable transport boxes designed for demanding parcel, healthcare and industrial logistics applications. The material combines strength, durability, impact resistance and efficient injection-moulding processing, supporting a lightweight alternative … Read the full press release
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Tagged 120 × 80 cm pallet, 90-degree stacking, automation compatibility, automation-ready packaging, BASF, BASF Supports BOOXit Circular Packaging Solution with High-Performance Polyamide 6, BASF Ultramid B3K Enables Durable BOOXit Transport Boxes for More Than 100 Logistics Cycles, BASF Ultramid B3K Powers BOOXit Reusable Transport System for Automated and Connected Logistics, BOOXit, circular packaging, CLICKit, continuous tracking, diagnostic materials, digital logistics, Dr. Peter Entenfellner, ERP integration, Fakuma 2026, front loading, Healthcare Logistics, industrial logistics, injection moulding, interlocked stacking, large injection-moulded components, lifecycle costs, logistics packaging, medical logistics, metal container replacement, modular transport box, moisture protection, more than 100 transport cycles, NFC identification, PA6, pallet footprint, parcel logistics, patented locking mechanism, pharmaceutical logistics, pharmaceutical supply chains, polyamide 6, POLYTEC GROUP, recyclability, resource efficiency, reusable packaging, reusable transport boxes, robotic handling, single-use cardboard replacement, temperature controlled transport, top loading, Ultramid B3K, Ultramid B3K BK00464
(IN BRIEF) BASF Agricultural Solutions and the International Rice Research Institute have extended their OPTIMA Rice research partnership to advance climate-smart rice cultivation through methane reduction, improved soil health, carbon storage and potential biochar applications. Launched in 2024, the programme … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Food & Beverage, Germany, Science, Technology
Tagged "OPTIMA Rice", 2024 launch, agricultural productivity, agricultural sustainability, alternate wetting and drying, AWD, BASF, BASF Agricultural Solutions, BASF Agricultural Solutions and IRRI Advance Sustainable Rice Farming With New Focus on Soil Carbon and Biochar, BASF and IRRI Broaden OPTIMA Rice Programme to Combine Methane Reduction With Long-Term Soil Productivity, BASF and IRRI Explore Biochar and Soil Carbon as Next Phase of Sustainable Rice Cultivation Research, biochar, Brazil, Carbon Farming, carbon storage, CHINA, climate-smart agriculture, climate-smart rice, direct seeded rice, Farmer Livelihoods, field trials, Global Carbon Field Trial Report 2025, global food system, greenhouse gas emissions, greenhouse gas reduction, INDIA, International Rice Research Institute, IRRI, irrigation management, Italy, Japan, Marko Grozdanovic, methane emissions, Optimizing Management for Reduction of Greenhouse Gases in Rice, PHILIPPINES, rice farming, rice paddies, rice research, soil carbon, soil fertility, soil health, soil nitrogen, soil structure, straw management, sustainable agriculture, sustainable rice cultivation, water use, yield protection, Yvonne Pinto
(IN BRIEF) BASF has announced the commissioning of Durasorb® LNG MAX technology at Cheniere Energy’s Corpus Christi LNG facility in Texas, where the technology is now operating on multiple mid-scale and large-scale liquefaction trains. Installation began in 2025 and Cheniere … Read the full press release
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Tagged 2025 installation, 2027 commissioning, adsorbents, adsorption technology, BASF, BASF Durasorb® LNG MAX Rollout at Corpus Christi LNG Facility Scheduled for Completion Across All Trains by 2027, BASF Supports Cheniere LNG Expansion With Durasorb® Adsorption Technology and Specialty Materials, BASF Technology Helps Cheniere Simplify LNG Feed Gas Pretreatment and Improve Operational Flexibility, benzene, BTEX, CCL Facility, chemical catalysts, Cheniere, Cheniere Energy, Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi LNG, cryogenic processing, cryogenic specifications, debottlenecking, dehydration units, Durasorb, Durasorb LNG MAX, energy infrastructure, ethylbenzene, feed gas flexibility, freeze-out prevention, gas pretreatment, gas treatment, greenfield projects, heavy hydrocarbons, HHCs, liquefaction trains, liquefied natural gas, LNG, LNG capacity, LNG liquefaction, LNG pretreatment, LNG Production, Maas Hinz, natural gas, operational reliability, process modelling, retrofit projects, specialty adsorbents, technical support, Texas, toluene, water removal, xylene, Yaqian Liu
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure have brought the 913 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm into commercial operation, making it one of Germany’s largest operational offshore wind farms and a major contributor to the country’s domestic renewable energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, France, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Technology
Tagged 11 MW turbines, 18 GW offshore wind capacity, 2.5 GW installed offshore capacity in Germany, 2.5 million households, 31 August 2026, 72 kilometres offshore, 75 square kilometres, 786 MW offtake agreements, 8.1 GW construction programme, 83 wind turbines, 913 MW installed capacity, Amazon, BASF, Belgium, Borkum Riffgrund, Borkum Riffgrund 3, Borkum Riffgrund 3 Enters Commercial Operation, Borkum Riffgrund 3 Enters Commercial Operation to Support Germany’s Renewable Energy Supply, Chemical Industry, clean electricity, commercial operation, commissioned offshore wind farm, Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, corporate PPAs, Covestro, data centres, Denmark, Emden, Energie-Handels-Gesellschaft, Energiewende, energy autonomy, Energy Independence, energy security, European supply chain, Felix Gschnell, France, German companies, German energy transition, German households, German North Sea, Germany, Gode Wind 3, Google, home-grown renewable power, industrial decarbonisation, Jordi Francesch, Josche Muth, long-term offtake agreements, Lower Saxony, Netherlands, Norden-Norddeich, Nuveen assets under management, Nuveen Infrastructure, offshore wind construction, offshore wind energy, offshore wind farm, operation and maintenance, Patrick Harnett, renewable electricity, renewable energy, retailers, REWE Group, Strengthening Germany’s Renewable Energy Supply, USD 40 billion, Ørsted, Ørsted and Nuveen Bring 913 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm Into Operation
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Personal Care business has launched Floragenist™, a new generation of floral active ingredients combining responsibly sourced botanicals, sustainable extraction and epigenetic science for skin care applications. The range includes Floragenist™ Rose, derived from Damask Rose from Morocco … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, France, News, Science, Technology
Tagged adaptive skin strength, AquaGenesis, BASF, BASF Introduces Floragenist™ Rose and Blossom for Radiance and Skin Resilience, BASF Personal Care, BASF Personal Care Introduces Floragenist™ Floral Actives Powered by Epigenetic Science, BASF Personal Care Launches Floragenist™ Floral Active Ingredients, bioactive compounds, Bitter Orange blossom, certified organic cultivation, Citrus aurantium var. amara, coconut water solvent, cosmetic bioactives, daily stressors, Damask Rose, diamond skin effect, environmental responsibility, epidermal support, epigenetic science, ethical sourcing, flavonoids, Floragenist™, Floragenist™ Blossom, Floragenist™ Rose, floral actives, France, hand-harvested flowers, in vivo study, local communities, MOROCCO, natural beauty, Oxidative stress, phytochemicals, Pulnoy, redness reduction, responsible sourcing, Responsibly Active, Rosa damascena, skin barrier function, skin care ingredients, skin luminosity, skin radiance, skin resilience, surface optics proteins, sustainable beauty, sustainable extraction, TEWL, traceability, transepidermal water loss, VISIA imaging
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has signed a new distribution agreement with BASF covering innovative cleaning solutions for the Home Care and Industrial & Institutional Cleaning sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement applies to South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, International Trade
Tagged Africa, BASF, BASF Selects Brenntag as Distributor for Cleaning Applications in Key African Markets, Beauty Care, Brenntag, Brenntag and BASF Sign Distribution Agreement for Cleaning Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, Brenntag Expands Home Care and I&I Cleaning Portfolio Through BASF Partnership, Brenntag Specialties, Brenntag Strengthens Specialty Chemicals Offering With BASF Cleaning Solutions Partnership, CEE, cleaning applications, cleaning formulations, cleaning solutions, colour protection, energy consumption, ETHIOPIA, fabric protection, formulation stability, GHANA, HII, Home Care, hygiene demands, I&I cleaning, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning, ingredients distribution, Kenya, Kreason Gopalan, laundry care, lower wash temperatures, Marton Nick, Middle East, Nigeria, South Africa, specialty chemicals, stain removal, sub-Saharan Africa, supply chain network, surface cleaning, surfactant systems, sustainability objectives, Tanzania, technical expertise, Uganda
(IN BRIEF) BASF is expanding its certified biomass-balanced additives portfolio for architectural coatings with three new products: Dispex® AA 4145 MB, Rheovis® PU 1333 MB and Rheovis® HS 1169 MB. Certified according to REDcert², the additives are designed to help … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Germany
Tagged architectural coatings, BASF, BASF Adds Dispex and Rheovis Biomass-Balanced Products for Architectural Coatings, BASF Dispersions & Resins, BASF Expands Certified Biomass Balance Portfolio With New Coatings Additives, BASF Helps Coatings Manufacturers Lower Product Carbon Footprint Without Reformulation, biomass balance, biomass-balanced additives, BMB, coatings additives, construction materials, Dispex AA 4145 MB, fossil feedstock reduction, Germany, high-quality finishes, interior architectural applications, ISO 14067, ISO 22095, low-emission formulations, Ludwigshafen, mass balance approach, PCF, pigment wetting, polymer dispersions, product carbon footprint, REDcert2, REDcert², renewable resources, resins, rheology control, Rheovis HS 1169 MB, Rheovis PU 1333 MB, sustainable coatings, Sylvain Huguenard, Verbund production
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Care Chemicals division has published its Responsible Sourcing Report 2025, documenting progress in the responsible sourcing of renewable raw materials such as palm oil, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, castor oil and bioactives. The report highlights BASF’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany
Tagged ASIA, BASF, BASF Care Chemicals, BASF Care Chemicals Strengthens ESG Focus Across Renewable Raw Material Supply Chains, BASF Reaffirms Responsible Sourcing Goals Despite Certification and Supply Chain Challenges, bioactives, castor oil, Coconut oil, cosmetics ingredients, detergents, emollients, emulsifiers, ESG Standards, Forest Protection Policy, FPIC, Free Prior and Informed Consent, Germany, Home Care, Latin America, Ludwigshafen, palm derivatives, palm kernel oil, palm oil, personal care, polymers, renewable raw materials, responsible sourcing, Responsible Sourcing Report 2025, RSPO, smallholder farmers, surfactants, sustainable farming, sustainable supply chains, UV filters
(IN BRIEF) BASF has completed its coatings transaction with Carlyle after receiving all required regulatory approvals, finalising a deal with an enterprise value of €7.7 billion. BASF received approximately €5.8 billion in pre-tax cash proceeds on 30 June 2026 and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Investment
Tagged 40% equity stake, Anup Kothari, automotive coatings, Automotive OEM Coatings, automotive refinish coatings, BASF, BASF Coatings, BASF Receives €5.8 Billion in Cash Proceeds as Carlyle Coatings Deal Closes, BASF Retains 40% Interest in Newly Independent Coatings Company Surventis, business transformation, Carlyle, Carlyle Acquisition of BASF Coatings Completes Following Regulatory Approvals, Chemical Industry, coatings industry, coatings transaction, corporate transaction, decorative paints, discontinued operations, divestiture, EBITDA before special items, equity method accounting, financial investment, Markus Kamieth, surface treatment, Surventis, Winning Ways strategy, €5.8 billion cash proceeds, €7.7 billion enterprise value
(IN BRIEF) BASF Performance Materials is showcasing Ultramid® A3XZC3 ESD, a flame-retardant, carbon-fibre-reinforced engineering plastic used in the carrier plate of MSA’s M1 self-contained breathing apparatus. The material combines high mechanical strength, impact resistance and reduced surface resistivity, supporting use … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Healthcare, Industrial, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Advanced BASF Plastic Supports Emergency Load Handling and EX-Zone Use in MSA Respiratory Equipment, backplate, BASF, BASF Material Enables Flame-Retardant and Electrostatic-Safe Design for MSA M1 Breathing System, BASF Performance Materials, BASF Ultramid Material Supports Fire Safety and Electrostatic Protection in MSA Breathing Equipment, biogas plants, carbon-fibre reinforcement, carrier plate, electrostatic safety, emergency response, engineering plastics, EX zones, explosion-hazard areas, fire safety, firefighting equipment, flame retardancy, Frank Ehret, impact-modified plastic, industrial safety, MSA, MSA M1, plant fire brigade, protective equipment, red-phosphorus flame retardant, reduced surface resistivity, respiratory protection, safety technology, self-contained breathing apparatus, Ultramid A3XZC3 ESD, Ultramid A3XZC3 ESD Helps MSA Strengthen Safety Features in Industrial Respiratory Protection, V-0 rating
(IN BRIEF) Comotomo is using BASF’s color-matched Ultrason® P 2010 in its next-generation baby bottle, combining the material performance of PPSU with Avient’s Colorant Chromatics™ high-temperature blue color formulation. The bottle features a silicone body with an over-molded ring made … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Industrial, Retail, Technology
Tagged aerospace components, automotive components, Avient, baby bottle, BASF, BASF Ultrason® P 2010 Helps Comotomo Enhance Safety, catering applications, chemical resistance, CHINA, Colorant Chromatics™, colored PPSU, Comotomo, Comotomo R&D Center, Comotomo Uses BASF Ultrason® and Avient Color Technology in Next-Generation Baby Bottle, consumer goods, dimensional stability, Durability and Design in New Baby Bottle, FC, FDA, food contact approval, GB, Hank Choi, heat resistance, high performance thermoplastics, high-temperature color formulation, household applications, impact strength, infant care products, next-generation baby bottle, over-molded ring, Performance Materials division, plastics industry, polyethersulfone, polyphenylsulfone, polysulfone, PPSU, silicone body, silicone overmolding, South Korea, superheated steam resistance, Ultrason®, Ultrason® P 2010
(IN BRIEF) BASF has launched Oppanol® N PLUS, a new high-performance binder designed for next-generation electric vehicle batteries, including solid-state battery technologies. Based on BASF’s proven polyisobutene technology, the material is engineered for use in cathodes, anodes or electrolytes, where … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged adhesive bandages, anode, automotive OEMs, BASF, BASF Introduces Oppanol N PLUS Binder to Support Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Battery Production, BASF Launches Oppanol N PLUS Binder for Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Batteries, BASF Marks 95 Years of Oppanol Innovation with New Binder for Future Electric Mobility Batteries, BASF Presents Oppanol N PLUS at The Battery Show Europe to Support Efficient Battery Manufacturing, battery binder, battery lifetime, battery materials, battery production, battery stability, brake fluids, cable insulation, cathode, chemical inertness, chewing gum, e-mobility, electric vehicle batteries, electrolyte, engine coolants, EV batteries, extensibility, fuel and lubricant solutions, fuel performance packages, Germany, high elasticity, insulating glass windows, Lubricant Additives, Ludwigshafen, Madeleine Jordan, Michael Otto, narrow specifications, next-generation batteries, Oppanol N PLUS, OPPANOL®, Oppau, PIB, pipeline coatings, polyisobutene, process reliability, production efficiency, roofing membranes, solid-state batteries, SSB, Stuttgart, sustainable technologies, synthetic base stocks, The Battery Show Europe
(IN BRIEF) BASF has patented a new hot gas welding process for thermoplastics that significantly shortens welding times while improving energy efficiency and maintaining high weld seam quality. The technology is especially suited for Ultramid® Advanced polyphthalamide materials used in … Read the full press release
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Tagged advanced materials, Automotive Technology, BASF, BASF Develops Patented Hot Gas Welding Technology for Advanced Plastic Components, BASF Patents New Hot Gas Welding Technology for Faster and More Efficient Plastic Joining, chemical resistance, electric mobility, emobility, energy efficiency, engineering plastics, fuel cell systems, fuel cell technology, hot gas welding, hydrolytic resistance, industrial innovation, industrial manufacturing, lightweight components, manufacturing technology, material-friendly joining, New BASF Welding Process Improves Efficiency and Strength for eMobility Plastic Applications, plastic welding, plastics industry, polymer processing, polyphthalamide, PPA, process reliability, Stefan Mochev, sustainable mobility, thermal resistance, thermoplastics, Ultramid Advanced, weld seam quality, welding technology
(IN BRIEF) Lindex and BASF have partnered to introduce recycled polyamide materials into the lingerie sector using BASF’s loopamid® technology. The recycled polyamide 6 material is produced entirely from textile waste and is designed to support textile-to-textile recycling while maintaining … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Anna-Karin Dahlberg, apparel industry, BASF, circular economy, circular fashion, circular materials, Dag Wiebelhaus, elastane recycling, fashion industry, Fashion Industry Circularity Efforts Expand as Lindex Introduces Recycled Polyamide Lingerie Initiative, fashion sustainability, Global Recycled Standard, Gothenburg, GRS certification, Lindex, Lindex and BASF Collaborate on Circular Polyamide Solutions for Sustainable Lingerie Production, Lindex and BASF Expand Circular Fashion Collaboration with Recycled Polyamide for Lingerie, lingerie sector, loopamid, Ludwigshafen, polyamide 6, post-consumer waste, post-industrial waste, recycled fibers, recycled polyamide, recycled textiles, sustainable fashion, sustainable lingerie, sustainable materials, textile innovation, textile waste, textile-to-textile recycling, virgin material reduction
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Cromology have introduced a new circular economy solution for the coatings industry by incorporating chemically recycled materials derived from end-of-life tires into decorative wall paints. Cromology will use BASF’s Acronal® Ccycled® acrylic binder in its new … Read the full press release
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Tagged Acronal Ccycled, acrylic binder, BASF, BASF and Cromology Introduce Circular Wall Paint Made with Recycled Tire Materials, carbon footprint reduction, ChemCycling, chemically recycled feedstocks, Circular Coatings Initiative Brings Chemically Recycled Tire Materials into French Wall Paint Market, circular economy, circular raw materials, coatings industry, Cromology, decorative paints, end-of-life tires, fossil resource reduction, France, Germany, Green Chemistry, interior wall paint, mass balance approach, paint manufacturing, Philippe Hosotte, pyrolysis oil, recycled tires, recycling technology, REDcert², Robert Heger, sustainable coatings, sustainable construction, sustainable materials, Tollens, Tollens Maxiline+ Paint Range to Feature BASF Circular Binder Made from Recycled Tire Feedstocks, Verbund production, wall paint
(IN BRIEF) BASF has successfully delivered and installed a major component for its industrial heat pump project at its Ludwigshafen site, marking a key milestone in the development of one of the world’s most powerful systems for emission-free steam generation. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF Moves Forward with Emission Free Steam Generation Project Supported by Major Government Funding, BASF Strengthens Sustainable Production with Milestone in Heat Pump Construction at Ludwigshafen Site, Chemical Industry, CO2 reduction, decarbonization, emission free steam, energy transition, formic acid production, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, GIG Karasek, industrial heat pump, Ludwigshafen, renewable energy
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Ultrason® P 3010 BMB, a new biomass-balanced PPSU grade that incorporates 20% renewable feedstock to support circular economy goals. Produced using certified mass balance methods and 100% green electricity, the material offers the same performance, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF Advances High Performance Plastics with New Biomass Balanced Ultrason Grade for Industrial and Medical Applications, biomass balanced materials, circular economy, electrical electronics, green electricity, high performance thermoplastics, hydrogen production, ISCC PLUS, Ludwigshafen, material innovation, medical devices, Nami Lohbeck, polymer technology, polyphenylsulfone, PPSU, renewable feedstock, sustainable plastics, Ultrason P 3010 BMB, Ultrason®, water systems
(IN BRIEF) BASF has launched AdBlue GE by BASF, a renewable electricity-based version of its diesel exhaust fluid designed to lower CO₂ emissions during production while delivering identical quality and performance to conventional AdBlue. Manufactured using power from the Hollandse … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology
Tagged AdBlue GE by BASF, BASF, BASF Expands Emissions Reducing Portfolio With Green Electricity Produced Diesel Exhaust Fluid, BASF Introduces AdBlue GE Produced with Renewable Electricity to Reduce Manufacturing Emissions, chemical industry decarbonization, diesel exhaust fluid, Emissions Reduction, European expansion, green manufacturing, Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm, mass balance approach, New AdBlue GE Offering Enables Lower Carbon Manufacturing Without Changing Vehicle Performance, nitrogen oxides (NOx), renewable electricity, sustainable mobility, sustainable production, Switzerland launch, Thommen Furler
(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing a suite of advanced plastic additive solutions at Plastindia 2026 that are designed to improve durability, performance, and sustainability across applications ranging from agricultural films and high-voltage power cables to floating solar pontoons and polymer-based … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology
Tagged agricultural plastics, BASF, BASF Demonstrates How Innovative Additive Technologies Enhance Performance and Longevity of Critical Plastic Applications in India, Dr. Achim Sties, floating solar pontoons, greenhouse films, high-voltage cables, INDIA, Irgastab Cable KV 10, Irgastab IS 2515 P, plasticulture, Plastindia 2026, polymer storage tanks, renewable energy, sustainable plastics, Tinuvin NOR, UV stabilization, VALERAS portfolio, XLPE
(IN BRIEF) Xfloat and BASF have partnered to enhance the durability and sustainability of floating solar systems by integrating BASF’s Tinuvin® 2730 ED light stabilizer into Xfloat’s HDPE floating platforms, enabling them to withstand harsh environmental conditions for over 30 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology
Tagged Avi Alcalay, BASF, clean energy, drinking water compliance, floating solar, FPV, FPV-T, HDPE, LCoE, NSF-61 certification, renewable energy, Ricard Vandellos, solar durability, Tinuvin 2730 ED, VALERAS™, water resilience, Xfloat, Xfloat and BASF advance next-generation floating photovoltaics with water-safe materials and higher energy yields
(IN BRIEF) BASF will present a new Beyond Beauty formulation concept at Cosmet’Agora 2026 in Paris, showcasing hybrid cosmetic solutions that combine advanced sensory performance with responsible ingredient design. Alongside cross-category formulations, BASF is introducing Aloversil™, a natural-origin peptide for … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, Science, Technology
Tagged Aloversil, BASF, BASF Unveils Beyond Beauty Formulation Concept at Cosmet’Agora 2026, Beyond Beauty, biodegradable conditioning agents, Cosmet Agora, cosmetic formulations, Dehyquart S18, hair care ingredients, personal care, sensory performance, sustainable cosmetics
(IN BRIEF) BASF has successfully commissioned the steam cracker at its new Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China, making it the first such facility worldwide to run its main compressors entirely on renewable energy. With one million metric tons of annual … Read the full press release
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Tagged BASF, BASF Starts Up Renewable-Energy-Powered Steam Cracker at Zhanjiang Verbund Site, chemical manufacturing, China chemical market, ethylene production, integrated value chains, propylene, renewable energy, steam cracker, Stephan Kothrade, sustainable production, Zhanjiang Verbund site
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Lupragen® N 208, a new reactive amine catalyst for polyurethane foams that fulfills strict low-VOC requirements. Produced at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site and offered worldwide, the catalyst becomes part of the PU foam structure during … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Science, Technology
Tagged armrests, automotive interiors, BASF, BASF introduces Lupragen N 208 to support low-emission polyurethane foam production globally, CAS 83016-70-0, dashboards, HE-TMAEE, low emission foams, low VOC catalyst, Ludwigshafen Verbund site, Lupragen N 205, Lupragen N 208, mattresses, polyurethane foams, polyurethane industry, PU catalysts, reactive amine catalyst, tertiary amines, upholstery
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure’s Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm has delivered its first power to the German grid, marking a major progress point toward full operation expected in Q1 2026. The 913 MW project — now Ørsted’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged 913 MW wind project, Amazon, BASF, Borkum Riffgrund 3, clean energy transition, commissioning Q1 2026, corporate PPAs, Covestro, decarbonisation, DolWin epsilon, Energy Independence, European supply chain, first power, First Power Delivered as Borkum Riffgrund 3 Prepares for Full Operation and Supports Industrial Decarbonisation, Gode Wind 3, Google, North Sea, Nuveen Infrastructure, offshore wind farm Germany, renewable energy, REWE Group, Tennet, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) BASF has begun commercial operation of a new dispersants production line at its Nanjing site, enabling domestic manufacturing of high-performance CFRP-based dispersants used in advanced coatings, inks and composite applications. The investment increases global capacity in coordination with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, Technology
Tagged automotive coatings, BASF, BASF China 140 years, CFRP dispersants, coatings sector, color performance, Controlled Free Radical Polymerization, Dispersions and Resins division, Dr. Stephan Kothrade, global capacity expansion, Gops Pillay, green transformation, Heerenveen Netherlands, high-performance dispersants, Jiangbei New Material Technology Park, Nanjing production line, New BASF plant in China strengthens supply resilience and expands CFRP technology availability, pigment dispersion, specialty chemicals, sustainable growth, Sylvain Huguenard
(IN BRIEF) BASF has extended the applications of its mineral insulation material Cavipor®, now approved for use in floor slabs and roof insulation as filling between rafters. This advancement allows for complete building envelope insulation, reinforcing Cavipor’s role as a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF Monomers division, BASF Strengthens Its Green Building Portfolio with Extended Applications for Cavipor® Clay Foam Insulation, building envelope, Cavipor, Cavipor® by BASF Receives New Application Approval, clay foam, climate-friendly materials, construction innovation, Dr Frank Reuter, Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, EMICODE EC1PLUS, energy-efficient renovation, Germany, green transformation, insulation, Klimafestival für die Bauwende, off-site insulation, Refurbishment, Showcased at Berlin’s Klimafestival für die Bauwende, sustainable building, thermal insulation
(IN BRIEF) BASF will build a new Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (NH₄OH EG) facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to supply ultra-pure chemicals essential for semiconductor production. Set to begin operations in 2027, the plant will strengthen Europe’s local supply chain for … Read the full press release
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Tagged advanced node technology, AI, automotive industry, BASF, BASF Expands Semiconductor Capabilities with High-Purity NH₄OH Facility in Ludwigshafen, chip manufacturing, Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide, etching, Europe, European semiconductor ecosystem, Gops Pillay, high-purity chemicals, Jens Liebermann, Ludwigshafen, NH4OH EG, semiconductor, semiconductor chemicals, supply chain resilience, sustainable manufacturing, wafer cleaning
(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
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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
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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
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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
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
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™
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