BASF PETRONAS CHEMICALS SDN BHD

Nature of Business: Manufacturing Plant / Factory

Introduction:

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd is a large-scale chemical manufacturing company. It is a strategic joint venture between BASF SE of Germany, the world's largest chemical company, and PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) of Malaysia, a leading integrated chemicals producer in Southeast Asia.

The company operates a highly integrated chemical complex located in Gebeng, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Please note that the company is based in Malaysia, not Thailand.

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd focuses on the production of a diverse portfolio of basic and intermediate chemicals. Its product range includes acrylic monomers, butanediol and its derivatives, aroma ingredients, and various other specialty chemicals. These products are essential raw materials for numerous industries worldwide, including automotive, construction, paints and coatings, textiles, and consumer goods. The company's operations are dedicated to large-scale production and supply of these critical chemical inputs.

BASF PETRONAS CHEMICALS SDN BHD, a joint venture primarily operating from Malaysia, sells a variety of petrochemicals and chemical intermediates in Thailand to serve various industries.

The main product categories include:

Acrylic Monomers such as Acrylic Acid, Butyl Acrylate, and 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate.

Oxo Products including 2-Ethylhexanol, n-Butanol, Isobutanol, Isononanol, and plasticizers like DINP.

Butanediol and its Derivatives such as 1,4-Butanediol, Tetrahydrofuran, and N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone.

Ethylene Oxide Derivatives such as Ethylene Glycols and Ethanolamines.

Specialty Chemicals like Highly Reactive Polyisobutene.