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BASF proceeds with second phase of MDI expansion in Geismar, Louisiana
BASF announced it will proceed with the second phase of its MDI production expansion at its Geismar, Louisiana complex, with an $87 million investment. The project will double MDI capacity to around 600,000 metric tons, with completion scheduled for 2021.
Capacity
600,000 metric tons of MDI per year
Productsmethylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI)polyurethanes
“With the development of the American market, BASF needs this investment to support the growth of our existing customers.”opportunitylouisiana.gov
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- opportunitylouisiana.govBASF To Launch Second Phase Of MDI Production Facility In Louisiana - LED | Louisiana Economic DevelopmentApr 11, 2019
- plasticsandrubberasia.cnPlant Expansions: BASF to invest EUR70 mn in US MDI plant; Bilcare to invest EUR10 mn in new PETG plant | PRA-Plastics and Rubber Asia China Industry Newshuan yanApr 22, 2019
- markets.financialcontent.comLaser Focus World - BASF breaks ground on MDI capacity expansion project at Geismar siteBASF CorporationMay 14, 2019
- bicmagazine.comBASF to launch second phase of MDI production facility - BIC MagazineJun 10, 2019
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