News Releases Intermediates

Jan. 30, 2012

BASF increases prices for ethanolamines in Europe

With immediate effect, or as existing contracts permit, BASF is increasing its European sales prices for ethanolamines (EOA).

Nov. 23, 2011

BASF creates new global business unit to advance battery activities for electromobility

In recognition of the significant growth opportunity associated with the global battery marketplace, BASF is creating a new global business unit that will bring together its current and future battery-related electromobility activities. As part of this transition, a new global business unit “Battery Materials” will be formed, effective January 1, 2012.

Oct. 17, 2011

BASF to build tert.-Butylamine plant in Nanjing

October 17, 2011 - BASF will build a production plant to produce tert.-Butylamine (tBA) in Nanjing, China. The facility will be wholly-owned by BASF and will benefit from the integrated production system of BASF-YPC Co. Ltd. Production is scheduled to begin in 2013.

Oct. 12, 2011

Forty years of BASF gas treatment

The success story of gas treatment at BASF started 40 years ago. In 1971, the chemical company began removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from syngas for the production of ammonia, a crucial starting material for the manufacturing of fertilizers.

Sep. 29, 2011

BASF showcases expertise at CPhI worldwide in Frankfurt

BASF will present its extensive expertise across the entire pharmaceutical value chain at the Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Intermediates – CPhI worldwide – from October 25 through 27, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany. As a strategic partner to the pharmaceutical industry, BASF provides intelligent system solutions and high-value products which help its customers to be more successful.

May. 30, 2011

BASF entering into electrolyte activities

BASF is entering the business of electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries (LIB) and is forming a global electrolytes team in its Intermediates Division for this purpose.

Apr. 20, 2011

Moving wind energy pictures

Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 20, 2011 – Fascinating close-up views and animated graphics, extraordinary perspectives, and interesting information – these features distinguish two new BASF films on wind energy. They highlight the opportunities, benefits and challenges of wind power as one of the major climate-friendly sources of energy for the future.

Mar. 11, 2011

Enabling technology for low-polluting electricity generation from coal

A separation efficiency of 90 percent, high purity and much lower energy input: These are the results of the research project for CO2 scrubbing, which RWE Power, BASF and Linde are conducting together. The partners have now decided to launch the next project phase.

Mar. 3, 2011

BASF at “JEC Composites Show 2011”

BASF will present its novelties for composites at the Paris “JEC Composites Show” from March 29 through 31, 2011, in hall 1, booth G 17. This trade show is one of the world’s major exhibitions for these specialty materials. BASF will put its best foot forward as a globally recognized supplier of innovative epoxy and coating systems designed specifically for manufacturing and coating rotor blades of modern wind turbines.

Feb. 17, 2011

Removal of carbon dioxide from natural gas: New technology enables energy and cost reduction

The Japanese companies JGC Corporation and INPEX Corporation jointly with BASF SE have successfully completed tests of a new technology for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas under high pressure.