Major U.S. Site Transitions to Renewable Electricity
BASF announced its Intermediates division will begin producing its standard grade amine portfolio at the Geismar, Louisiana Verbund site using 100% renewable electricity credits. The transition will start in the fourth quarter of 2025 and continue through 2026, complementing a similar shift already underway in Europe. The electricity credits will be generated from solar and wind sources and allocated to the amines portfolio.
“This is a transformation in how we think about carbon dioxide emissions in our value chain,” said Kevin Anderson, vice president, Business Management – Amines & Specialty Intermediates, Americas. “Our customers can now benefit from lower Scope 3 emissions without any disruption to their operations.”
BASF estimates the transition will reduce emissions by about 25,000 tons of CO2 equivalents annually compared with 2024 levels, corresponding to an average reduction of about 4.5% across the amines portfolio. The shift contributes to BASF’s broader goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2030 compared with 2018 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
“By investing in renewable electricity, we empower our customers to advance on their sustainability path,” said Mike Sowinski, head of sales, BASF Intermediates Americas. “We are committed to developing solutions that align with their environmental goals.”
BASF offers about 300 different amines used in manufacturing process chemicals, pharmaceuticals, crop protection products, cosmetics and detergents. They also serve in coatings, plastics, composites and fibers.
The initiative highlights the role of sustainable production practices in the coatings and chemicals industry.
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