{"id":173550,"date":"2026-02-24T07:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=173550"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:09:12","slug":"basf-supports-european-bdo-supply-security-through-increased-production-in-ludwigshafen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/basf-supports-european-bdo-supply-security-through-increased-production-in-ludwigshafen\/","title":{"rendered":"BASF supports European BDO supply security through increased production in Ludwigshafen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/02\/BASF_1024x600px_72dpi_neu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173575\" style=\"width:234px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/02\/BASF_1024x600px_72dpi_neu.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/02\/BASF_1024x600px_72dpi_neu-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/02\/BASF_1024x600px_72dpi_neu-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/02\/BASF_1024x600px_72dpi_neu-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2026\/02\/BASF_1024x600px_72dpi_neu-400x234.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increased BDO production ensures reliable and consistent supply to customers across Europe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BASF\u2019s integrated value chain strengthens resilience in key downstream markets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continued commitment to long\u2011term European customer partnerships and sustainable product solutions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BASF\u2019s Intermediates division is taking decisive steps to further strengthen supply security for its European customers in the 1,4\u2011butanediol (BDO) value chain. By gradually increasing production output at its BDO plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF aims to support customers with stable and reliable supply across Europe as they navigate the implications of recent BDO anti\u2011dumping proceedings.<sup>1<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its highly integrated Verbund structure encompassing the entire acetylene value chain, the company\u2019s increased BDO output reinforces the availability of key derivative products such as tetrahydrofuran (THF), polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF\u00ae) and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) from BASF. This integrated setup supports critical downstream markets, including polymers, solvents, elastomers and high\u2011performance materials, while enabling stable production planning. The focus on production in Ludwigshafen is part of BASF\u2019s strategic commitment to the European BDO and downstream market and aims to strengthen the long\u2011term perspective for both BASF and its customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIn an environment of shifting global markets and growing regionalization, robust and reliable regional production capabilities are becoming increasingly critical for our downstream industries,\u201d explains <strong>Verena Siegel, Vice President Global Business Management for Butanediol and Derivatives in BASF\u2019s Intermediates division<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on more sustainable and next-generation BDO solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In line with its sustainability strategy, BASF continues to expand its portfolio of more sustainable products, which includes, for instance, biomass balanced (BMB) versions of BDO, THF and PolyTHF\u00ae that save fossil resources and reduce Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs).<sup>2<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cProducing more BDO in Ludwigshafen allows us to minimize transport needs and draw on the efficiencies of our integrated Verbund, resulting in a reduced PCF,\u201d explains <strong>Sebastian Spicher, Senior Product Manager for Acetylene and Butanediol.<\/strong> \u201cAt the same time, we are advancing new solutions that make use of renewable electricity and renewable raw materials.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>These measures help improve lifecycle performance across BDO derivatives and underline BASF\u2019s commitment to driving more sustainable value chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BDO as an essential building block<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BDO is a key intermediate used across numerous downstream markets, including polymers, textiles, automotive engineering, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. BASF is one of the global leaders in BDO and its derivatives, operating two BDO production plants in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Geismar, Louisiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>1<\/sup><sub> According to the European Commission\u2019s pre-disclosure (January 8, 2026), imports of BDO from China, Saudi Arabia and the United States will be subject to provisional anti\u2011dumping duties following significant dumping and injury margins observed.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>2<\/sup> <sub>Learn more about BASF\u2019s BMB approach on the Biomass Balanced (BMBcert\u00ae) Intermediates website and about BMB products from BASF in the news release: BASF expands its biomass balance portfolio for selected chemical intermediates.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About BASF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers\u2019 green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition &amp; Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of \u20ac65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basf.com\/global\/en\">www.basf.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BASF\u2019s Intermediates division is taking decisive steps to further strengthen supply security for its European customers in the 1,4\u2011butanediol (BDO) value chain. 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