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BASF Dealing with Heat, Drought

Creating a challenge for production and logistics at the Ludwigshafen site.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Due to the persistent high temperatures and low water levels in the Rhine, BASF SE has to adjust production and logistics at its Ludwigshafen site.   The amount of water withdrawn from the Rhine e.g. for cooling purposes is limited by the authorities; in addition, the re-entry temperature of the cooling water is limited to a certain temperature. To meet these requirements, BASF must gradually adjust production at its Ludwigshafen site.   Moreover, if the water level continues to fall, goods ...

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