1902 – 1924 / Age of Fertilizers

BASF starts early research on nitrogen around the turn of the century. But it is not before the launch of the ammonia synthesis in 1913 that BASF is able to provide the synthetic equivalent of the plant nutrient in abundant quantity. A completely new field of activity opens up for the company.

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1913 / First Ammonia Synthesis Plant

The first ammonia synthesis plant worldwide goes into operation in 1913.

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1914 / Agricultural Research Station

BASF lays the foundation for its worldwide activities in the field of agricultural chemistry by opening its Agricultural Research Station Limburgerhof in 1914.

1914 – 1918 / First World War

The First World War begins in the summer of 1914. Germany pours its resources into the war effort, which is increasingly placing a burden on the economy.

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1921 / Explosion in Oppau

On September 21, 1921, the young Oppau plant is hit by a massive explosion.