BASF intends to build a second plant for sodium methylate in South America
Argentina designated as location for the new plant
“Thanks to both our excellent technology know-how for the production of sodium methylate and the strategically good location of our Brazilian and Argentinean sites, we’re creating a strong and competitive position for BASF in South America. With the construction of a second plant, we will be able to strengthen this position,” said Stefano Pigozzi, President of BASF’s Inorganics division.
Dr. Alfred Hackenberger, President of BASF for South America, added: “The construction of another plant underlines the importance of biodiesel as well as BASF’s commitment to this market and the South America region.”
BASF expects about 20 percent of the annual global demand for biodiesel, which is about 30 million tons, to come from South America in 2015.
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