# BASF starts up new world-scale hexamethylenediamine plant in Chalampé, France

BASF started up a new world-scale hexamethylenediamine (HMD) plant in Chalampé, France, increasing annual HMD production capacity to 260,000 tonnes. Construction began in 2022, and the plant is integrated with the company's polyamide 6.6 business.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-06-01
- Where: Chalampé, France
- Starts operating: 12 Jun 2025
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 260,000 tonnes per year
- Products: hexamethylenediamine (HMD), polyamide 6.6
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [hydrocarbonprocessing.com](https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/basf-starts-up-new-world-scale-plant-for-hexamethylenediamine-in-chalampe-france/), 2025-06-01: "This investment underlines BASF's strong commitment to chemical production in Europe and our determination to support regional growth."

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