This development aligns with BASF’s ongoing commitment to creating supply chain
resilience for the European semiconductor sector, crucial for maintaining
technological competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. Operations are
expected to start in 2027.
With several new chip manufacturing plants being constructed or expanded in
Europe, there is an increasingly strong demand for high-quality and high-purity
semiconductor-grade chemicals, such as ammonium hydroxide. This need has
been accelerated by a close cooperation partner of BASF, who is currently building
a new chip production plant in Europe. BASF is investing in the semiconductor chemical value chain based on mutual long-term customer-supplier commitments
with its strategic partners.
NH4OH EG produced at the new plant will be essential for advanced nodes chip
technology, enabling the next generation of semiconductors that are vital for key
European industries, including Automotive, AI and beyond.
“We are thankful and proud of our customers’ trust in BASF to be a long-term
strategic partner in their growth ambition in the region.” said Jens Liebermann,
Senior Vice President, Electronic Materials at BASF. “This new investment not only
further enhances our capabilities but also reinforces our commitment and our
presence to supporting the semiconductor industry in Europe.” said Gops Pillay,
President, Global Operating Division, BASF.
BASF is dedicated to fostering innovation and sustainability, and this new plant will
play a pivotal role in driving forward both for the semiconductor industry while
contributing to the European economy.
BASF is a global leader in supplying the semiconductor industry with high-purity
single bulk chemicals and specialized chemical formulations essential for
semiconductor manufacturing. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of
materials primarily used in semiconductor production processes, including cleaning,
etching, photo, metal deposition, and chemical mechanical planarization.