BASF neopentyl glycol plant, China
Name of the Project
BASF neopentyl glycol (NPG) plant.
Location
Zhanjiang Verbund site, China.
Project Owner/s
BASF.
Project Description
BASF plans to build a world-scale NPG plant with production capacity of 80 000 t/y. This will boost BASF’s global NPG capacity from 255 000 t/y to 335 000 t/y.
NPG is used in the production of powder coating resins used in the construction industry and for the coating of household appliances.
Other applications for NPG include the manufacture of lubricants, plasticisers and pharmaceuticals.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The new NPG plant is expected to come on stream in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters, tel +85 2 2731 0111.
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