BASF Converts European Amines Portfolio to 100% Renewable Electricity
BASF’s Intermediates division converts its entire European amines portfolio to 100 percent renewable electricity. The transition starts in May 2025 and will apply to all amines produced at the European production sites in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Antwerp, Belgium.
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BASF’s Intermediates division announced that it is converting its entire European amines portfolio to 100% renewable electricity, marking a key milestone in its sustainability strategy. The transition will begin in May 2025 and applies to all amines produced at BASF’s sites in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Antwerp, Belgium.
The switch is expected to reduce emissions by about 188,000 tons of CO₂ equivalents annually compared with 2020 levels. This corresponds to an average product carbon footprint (PCF) reduction of roughly 8% across the portfolio and supports BASF’s broader goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25 % by 2030 relative to 2018.
“Sustainability starts with us,” said Vasilios Galanos, senior vice president Europe, BASF Intermediates division. “By converting our European amines portfolio to 100 % renewable electricity, we contribute to our ambition to be the preferred partner for sustainable intermediates. Our amines, now produced with renewable electricity as our new standard, will help us to further reduce CO₂ emissions, lower the carbon footprint of our products and position ourselves in the market.”
Customers can account for these PCF reductions in their Scope 3 emissions targets. BASF said the transition will be seamless and will not require product recertification or changes to the order process.
“With renewable electricity, we help our customers progress on their sustainability journey,” said Wolfgang Kanther, vice president, amines Europe, BASF Intermediates division. “We are developing additional offers to meet our customers’ demands and look forward to engaging in discussions about further reducing the product carbon footprint.”
The change supports BASF’s roadmap to offer a more sustainable amines portfolio globally. Additional strategies under evaluation include using low-emission steam and sourcing lower-PCF raw materials such as methanol and ammonia. These efforts are backed by ongoing investments in new technologies, such as heat pumps, and BASF’s Renewable Carbon unit, which focuses on optimizing renewable feedstock sourcing.
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