14.10.2020 • News

BASF Doubles China Base Stocks

BASF will nearly double production capacity of its synthetic ester base stocks at Jinshan, China, in response to rising demand in Asia-Pacific.

The expansion is expected to be fully complete by the second half of 2022. BASF did not disclose capacity figures for the plant.

Ester base stocks are key components for synthetic lubricants used in a variety of applications, including refrigeration and air-conditioning, automotive and industrial lubricants.

The Ludwigshafen-group said the extra capacity will bring additional security of supply for customers, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

Author: Elaine Burridge, Freelance Journalist

BASF will nearly double production capacity of its synthetic ester base stocks... — BASF will nearly double production capacity of its synthetic ester base stocks at Jinshan, China. © BASF

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