BASF (BASFY) produces bio-based ethyl acrylate at Ludwigshafen with bioethanol as the exclusive alcohol source.
These days, everyday items like Velcro and fiberglass insulation don't strike the average person as advanced materials. However, when they first hit the market in the 20th century, they had revolutionary impacts on several industries that made their inventors rich.
Plastics are one of the biggest culprits of environmental pollution. They take hundreds of years to decompose, contributing to the accumulation of waste in landfills and oceans.
BASF (BASFY) divests its mining flocculants business to Solenis. The move aligns with its strategic focus on core areas.
Ahead of the Q2 results, we remain optimistic about BASF's equity story over cost-cutting initiatives. There is a new CEO in H2 with a value-creation strategy. A new Capital Market Day might be a positive catalyst in the future. There is a valuation gap compared to BASF's historical average. Our buy rating is then confirmed.
BASF's (BASFY) GA production is being adversely impacted by increased competition from generic manufacturers, alternative technologies and high energy and raw material costs.
This capacity increase is another step in BASF's (BASFY) business expansion for sodium methylate in South America, demonstrating the company's commitment to its customers and the South American biodiesel market.
BASF (BASFY) and ENGIE sign an agreement to supply biomethane to Ludwigshafen and Antwerp sites, supporting sustainable manufacturing and reducing carbon footprints.
Vattenfall, BASF (BASFY) and Vestas intend to swiftly expand wind projects and decarbonize the European energy market.
Per the deal, Enerflex's engineering, manufacturing and integration experience in gas processing and compression systems will be combined with BASF's (BASFY) OASE blue technology for CO2 capture.
BASF (BASFY) and Encina ink a long-term agreement to supply chemically recycled circular benzene, advancing sustainable sourcing and circular economy goals.
Investors with an interest in Chemical - Diversified stocks have likely encountered both BASF SE (BASFY) and FMC (FMC). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?