KUALA LUMPUR: BASF Petronas Chemicals (BPC) announced the inauguration of its second 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHAcid) production line at the integrated site in Kuantan, Malaysia.
According to BPC, this expansion directly responds to the rapidly growing demand for high-quality 2-EHAcid, reaffirming BPC's commitment to serving its valued regional customers.
This significant occasion also highlights the organisation's ongoing dedication to customer centricity, as customers joined in celebrating the inauguration of the expansion at the Kuantan Verbund site, it said.
"This expansion is a significant step in our commitment to profitable growth and value creation.
"As part of our new strategy, we are dedicated to enhancing the footprint of our core businesses in high-growth Asian markets, ensuring that we meet the increasing needs of our customers with high-quality products," said BASF SE board of executive directors and chief technology officer Stephan Kothrade.
Meanwhile, Petronas Chemical Group Bhd managing director and chief executive officer Mazuin Ismail said this successful expansion signifies the ongoing strength of its partnership and shared commitment to growth and collaboration.
Mazuin said the group is excited about the future of this plant, as the increased capacity strategically positions BPC to capitalise on growth opportunities in the region.
"With demand for our product continuing to rise, we are well-equipped to meet it efficiently and effectively, ensuring our customers receive top-quality products promptly," he said.
Since its establishment in 2016, the 2-EHAcid plant has played an important role in supporting growth in the Southeast Asia region.
The groundbreaking for a second production line took place in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023.
As of Q3 2024, the new production line is fully operational, doubling the annual production capacity to 60,000 metric tonnes, further reinforcing BPC's dedication to driving innovation and meeting the evolving needs of customers worldwide.