en.Wedoany.com Reported - German chemical company BASF has officially commissioned its integrated site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, marking the completion of a major, comprehensive chemical complex in southern China.
With a total investment of approximately €8.7 billion and covering an area of about four square kilometers, this site is one of BASF's key investment projects in China's chemical manufacturing sector. The facilities were completed on schedule and within budget and currently employ over 2,000 people.
The core facility of the Zhanjiang site is a steam cracker with an annual capacity of one million metric tons. It utilizes electric compressors powered by renewable energy and can flexibly process various feedstocks such as naphtha and butane.
The site integrates 18 plants and 32 production lines, manufacturing over 70 basic chemicals, intermediates, and specialty chemicals. These products serve industries including transportation, consumer goods, electronics, home care, and personal care.
BASF stated that through process integration, the use of renewable energy, and new technologies, this integrated site can achieve up to a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional petrochemical facilities. Its power supply is secured through long-term renewable energy agreements and investments in offshore wind power.
The Zhanjiang site is BASF's seventh integrated site globally and its third largest by scale, following Ludwigshafen in Germany and Antwerp in Belgium. Operated as a wholly-owned BASF entity, the site primarily serves Chinese customers and is a key element of the company's localization production strategy.
The project's development began in 2018, with phased commissioning starting in 2022. BASF expects the site to support growth and enhance supply chains in key industrial regions of China.
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