# BASF starts up expanded ethylene oxide and derivatives complex in Antwerp

BASF started up an expanded ethylene oxide and derivatives complex at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium. The investment exceeded €500 million and adds about 400,000 metric tons per year of production capacity, including a second world-scale ethylene oxide plant and additional alkoxylates capacity.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-10-15
- Where: Antwerp, Belgium
- Value: $530.0M (500.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 100
- Starts operating: 15 Oct 2023
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 400,000 metric tons per year
- Products: ethylene oxide, purified ethylene oxide, alkoxylates
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)

## Sources

- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2023/10/p-23-335), 2023-10-15: "With the new plants we are supporting the continuous growth of our customers and are enhancing our market position in Europe."

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