BASF has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (NH₄OH EG) plant at its Ludwigshafen site, further reinforcing its commitment to supporting Europe’s growing semiconductor industry. The new facility will produce ultra-pure ammonium hydroxide for wafer cleaning, etching, and other precision processes critical to semiconductor manufacturing. Operations are expected to begin in 2027.

This investment underscores BASF’s strategic focus on strengthening supply chain resilience for the European semiconductor sector—a key driver of technological innovation and competitiveness. As Europe accelerates its semiconductor expansion, with several new chip fabrication plants under construction, the demand for high-quality, high-purity chemicals continues to rise. The new Ludwigshafen plant will help meet this growing need, ensuring a stable local supply of essential materials for advanced chip production.

BASF’s decision is also supported by close collaboration with a key partner currently building a new chip production facility in Europe. The investment reflects long-term customer commitments and strategic partnerships across the semiconductor value chain, fostering mutual growth and innovation.

The NH₄OH EG produced at the new plant will play a vital role in enabling advanced-node chip technologies essential for industries such as automotive, artificial intelligence, and next-generation electronics.

“We are thankful and proud of our customers’ trust in BASF to be a long-term strategic partner in their growth ambitions in the region,” said Jens Liebermann, Senior Vice President, Electronic Materials at BASF. “This new investment not only enhances our production capabilities but also strengthens our commitment to supporting the semiconductor industry in Europe.”

Gops Pillay, President, Global Operating Division at BASF, added, “Our new facility represents an important milestone in reinforcing Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem and driving sustainable innovation across key technologies.”