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BASF, SINOPEC Expand Capacity for Neopentylglycol in Nanjing, China

Annual capacity to reach 80,000 metric tons per year.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

BASF-YPC Co., Ltd. (BYC), a 50/50 joint venture between BASF and SINOPEC, expanded the production capacity of neopentylglycol (NPG) at the Verbund site in Nanjing, China.    The plant was established in 2015 with an annual capacity of 40,000 metric tons.    With the completion of the expansion in August 2020, the annual capacity will reach 80,000 metric tons.   “It reinforces our commitment to enhance local production and respond to the growing needs of Chinese customers for environm...

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