BASF powers amines site in US with renewable electricity

German chemical firm BASF SE’s Intermediates division will begin producing amines at its US site in Geismar, Louisiana, using 100% renewable electricity. The transition is set to begin in Q4 2025 and continue through 2026, complementing the transition currently underway in Europe.

Renewable electricity will be generated through the application of solar and wind renewable electricity credits and allocated to the amines portfolio in Geismar. This transformation reflects BASF’s broader strategy towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.

By leveraging renewable electricity credits and optimising production processes, BASF Intermediates adds it is delivering measurable reductions in product carbon footprints (PCFs) across its amines portfolio.

“This is a transformation in how we think about carbon dioxide emissions in our value chain,” said Kevin Anderson, BASF Vice President, Business Management – Amines & Specialty Intermediates, Americas. “Our customers can now benefit from lower Scope 3 emissions without any disruption to their operations.”

The use of such credits is expected to result in an annual reduction of about 25,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalents compared with the base year 2024. This corresponds to an average PCF reduction of about 4.5% across the entire amines portfolio. The transition marks an important milestone in the Intermediates Division’s contribution to BASF’s goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2030 compared with 2018.

With about 300 different amines, BASF has a diverse portfolio of chemical intermediates to manufacture process chemicals, pharmaceuticals and crop protection products, as well as cosmetic products and detergents. They also serve to produce coatings, special plastics, composites and special fibres.