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BASF’s Verbund Site Commissions Steam Cracker in China

This is the first cracker in the world using 100% renewable energy to drive its main compressors.

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By: Rachel Klemovitch

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BASF has commissioned the steam cracker at its newly built Verbund site in Zhanjiang in South China as scheduled. This is the first cracker in the world using 100% renewable energy to drive its main compressors (eDrives).  “This important milestone at our Zhanjiang Verbund site significantly strengthens BASF’s diversified value chains in China and positions us well to support customers across a wide range of industries,” said Dr. Stephan Kothrade, member of the Board of Executive Directors of...

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