BASF has arrived at 2-significant milestones at its Zhanjiang Verbund site – the successful start-up of the butyl acrylate (BA) plant and the mechanical completion of the steam cracker and all included petrochemical plants.
These achievements mark consistent progress towards the site’s full operational start-up by the end of 2025, supporting BASF’s commitment to meeting the increasing demand for high-quality petrochemical products across the Asia Pacific region.
The butyl acrylate plant started operations on August 11, 2025, ahead of schedule and with an exemplary protection record. The primary shipment was effectively delivered via tanker trucks on August 17, 2025, marking the plant’s first client delivery. With an annual potential of about 400,000 metric tons, the plant further solidifies BASF’s leadership within the acrylics market, delivering vital materials to clients in the adhesives, industrial coatings, and architectural coatings industries.
Furthermore, BASF has obtained mechanical completion of the steam cracker and all downstream petrochemical plants, which consist ethylene oxide, oxo alcohols, syngas, and high-density polyethylene, at the Zhanjiang Verbund site, transitioning the venture from construction to operational readiness. This milestone guarantees all systems are installed, linked, and tested, preparing the way for commissioning and start-up activities scheduled for the end of 2025.
“The development at the Zhanjiang Verbund site shows BASF’s commitment to reinforcing our existence in the Asia Pacific region and generating long-term value for our customers,” stated Bir Darbar Mehta, Senior Vice President of Petrochemicals Asia Pacific at BASF.
“This world-class incorporated site will substantially improves our manufacturing abilities and supply chain resilience, allowing us to provide a broad portfolio of high-quality, dependable, and competitive solutions. With the site on track for start-up by end of 2025, we’re are well-placed to meet the increasing market requirements and support our customers’ success with greater efficiency and shorter lead times.”
“The Incredible achievements at our Zhanjiang Verbund site reflect the close collaboration among BASF, our partners, and local authorities. Their robust support has been critical for us to obtain those key milestones effectively, effectively, and ahead of agenda. With this solid foundation, we’re poised to drive sustainable growth and supply high-quality made in Zhanjiang products to customers in both local and worldwide markets,” stated Marko Murtonen, Senior Vice President, New Verbund Site China, BASF & General Manager, BASF Integrated Site (Guangdong) Co..
