# BASF PETRONAS Chemicals to double 2-EHAcid capacity in Kuantan by Q4 2024

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals (BPC), a joint venture between BASF and PETRONAS Chemicals Group, announced an expansion of its 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid plant in Kuantan, Malaysia, doubling annual capacity to 60,000 metric tons. The expanded plant is expected to start up by Q4 2024.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-10-05
- Where: Kuantan, Malaysia, Malaysia
- Starts operating: Q4 2024
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 60,000 metric tons per year
- Products: 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHAcid)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)
- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md) (partner)
- [PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad](https://endata.com/companies/61003.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/hk/en/media/news-releases/asia-pacific/2022/10/basf-petronas-chemicals-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-announc), 2022-10-05: "The expansion will enable the company to double the annual production capacity of 2-EHAcid to 60,000 metric tons and support the ongoing growth of its customers in the region."

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