April 29, 2025. BASF will expand its production capacity for semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid (H2SO4), an essential high-purity chemical. The new production plant at its Ludwigshafen site will have state-of-the-art purity standards to meet the growing demand for advanced manufactured semiconductor chips in Europe. Operations are scheduled to start by 2027, coinciding with the capacity expansion of key customers. BASF’s investment will be in the high double-digit million euro range.
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With the construction or expansion of several chip factories in Europe, the demand for high-quality and high-purity semiconductor chemicals such as sulphuric acid is increasing. This demand is being accelerated by a close cooperation partner of BASF, which is currently building a new chip production plant in Europe. These chips are used in automotive, mobile phone and AI chip applications. BASF is investing in the semiconductor chemical value chain based on mutual long-term customer-supplier commitments with its strategic partners.
This expansion will significantly improve supply chain reliability for BASF’s partners by ensuring a reliable and consistent supply of high-quality, locally produced semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid.
Located in the heart of BASF’s integrated chemical manufacturing site in Ludwigshafen, Germany, the state-of-the-art production facility will provide its customers with chemicals of exceptional purity and quality required for advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes. In addition, having production close to key BASF customers will enable BASF to better meet their needs by providing rapid support and minimizing lead times.
Anup Kothari, member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE and responsible for the Dispersions & Resins division, said: “We are proud to have gained the trust of key players in the semiconductor sector and to be their partner of choice in building the future supply chain for advanced semiconductor materials in Europe. This strategic move underlines BASF’s commitment to support the growth of the semiconductor industry in Europe while further strengthening the Ludwigshafen Verbund site.”
BASF is a global leader in supplying the semiconductor industry with high-purity single chemicals and specialty chemical formulations that are essential for semiconductor manufacturing. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of materials used primarily in semiconductor manufacturing processes, including cleaning, etching, metal deposition and chemical-mechanical planarization.
BASF’s Dispersions & Resins division develops, produces and markets a range of high-quality polymer dispersions, resins, additives and electronic materials worldwide. These raw materials are used in formulations for a range of industries, including coatings, construction chemicals, adhesives, printing and packaging products, electronics and paper. With its comprehensive product portfolio and broad industry knowledge, the Dispersions & Resins division offers its customers innovative and sustainable solutions and supports them in advancing their formulations.
BASF stands for chemistry for a sustainable future. Our claim: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable the green transformation of our customers. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in almost every industry and in almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises the Core Businesses Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions and Nutrition & Care; the Standalone Businesses are bundled in the Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions segments. BASF achieved global sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States.
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