BASF PETRONAS

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals is a manufacturer.

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Company Introduction

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals is a joint venture between BASF, the world's leading chemical company, and PETRONAS, Malaysia's national oil and gas company. Established in 1997, the company operates a fully integrated chemical complex located in Gebeng, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

The primary business of BASF PETRONAS Chemicals is the manufacturing and production of various petrochemicals and chemical intermediates. It is not a trading company; its core function involves large-scale industrial chemical production. The Kuantan site is one of the largest integrated chemical complexes in Southeast Asia, leveraging PETRONAS's local feedstock resources and BASF's advanced chemical technology and market expertise.

The company produces a wide range of products, including acrylic monomers, oxo products, butanediol, and other specialty chemicals. These products serve diverse industries such as coatings, adhesives, plastics, automotive, agriculture, textiles, and construction. The integrated nature of its operations allows for efficient production processes and a strong supply chain for its customers regionally and globally.

Acrylics and Monomers:

Glacial Acrylic Acid

Butyl Acrylate

2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate

Oxo-Alcohols:

2-Ethylhexanol

n-Butanol

Isobutanol

Butanediol and Derivatives:

1,4-Butanediol

Gamma-butyrolactone

Tetrahydrofuran

Aroma Ingredients:

Citral

Citronellol

Linalool

Performance Chemicals:

Highly Reactive Polyisobutene