Production of the first batch of products from the core facilities at BASF’s Zhanjiang integrated facility has begun

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On November 5, the first batch of products from the core units at BASF’s Zhanjiang integrated facility began production successfully, marking another important milestone for the company’s largest investment project to date. Dr. Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Executive Board of the BASF Group, said: “The significant progress made at the Zhanjiang integrated facility represents an important step in BASF’s strategy of ‘producing locally to serve local markets.’” In the medium to long term, the Zhanjiang integrated base will play a key role in strengthening BASF’s core businesses and driving sustainable growth in key markets. ”Multiple downstream units at this facility are now in operation, and the additional production capacity will further enhance BASF’s ability to meet the rapidly growing market demands in China and the Asia-Pacific region, thereby serving customers from various industries. Dr. Stephan Kothrade, member of the Executive Board and Chief Technology Officer of the BASF Group responsible for the Asia-Pacific region, said: “The outstanding achievements of the team are a clear testament to BASF’s strategy of focusing on Asia and helping its customers achieve sustainable development.” This reflects our long-standing commitment to investing where our customers are and growing together with those regions. ”Lin Hanping, President of BASF’s Large Projects in Asia, said, “By adopting cutting-edge technology and adhering to the group’s highest safety standards, the Zhanjiang integrated facility is strategically positioned to deliver high-quality, low-carbon chemical products to rapidly growing markets.” The successful production of the first batch of products for the core device at the base lays a solid foundation for commencing operations by the end of 2025. ”In July 2018, BASF officially announced that its Zhanjiang integrated facility would be built and operated independently by BASF. In 2020, the piling work for the first units of BASF’s Zhanjiang integrated facility began. In July 2022, the BASF Group made a final investment decision to advance the construction of the Zhanjiang integrated facility. This phase focused on building the core units of this integrated complex, including a steam cracking unit with an annual production capacity of 1 million tons of ethylene, as well as various downstream units for producing petroleum chemicals and intermediates. According to information disclosed by BASF at its Capital Markets Update conference in October 2025, the construction of this facility is progressing smoothly and costs are below budget; the total capital expenditure is expected to be around 8.7 billion euros.