Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has opened its new AdBlue production facility in Samut Prakan, Thailand, following certification from German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).
AdBlue is essential across multiple sectors, from transport—heavy-duty trucks, buses, and light commercial vehicles—to construction, mining, agriculture, and increasingly, power generation and marine industries. Its use ensures diesel engines meet tightening green standards across Asia Pacific, supporting cleaner air and sustainable operations.
The site, located just 30 kilometers from central Bangkok within Brenntag’s warehouse complex, is strategically positioned to serve both domestic and regional customers.
This marks Brenntag’s first VDA-certified AdBlue facility in the Asia Pacific, complementing its certified sites worldwide. The facility features dedicated storage tanks, closed transfer systems, and controlled filling lines to ensure product purity, traceability, and contamination-free handling in full compliance with VDA and ISO 22241 standards.
Chan Huan Yong, President of Brenntag Essentials Asia Pacific, emphasized the milestone’s significance: “The VDA certification of our Thailand facility, the first in our Asia Pacific network, marks an important milestone in Brenntag’s regional growth. It reinforces our commitment to supporting customers with high-quality emissions-control solutions. With local production backed by global quality standards, we can serve customers across Asia Pacific more efficiently and reliably.”
AdBlue is a high-purity 32.5 percent urea solution used in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to convert nitrogen oxides (NOx) into harmless nitrogen and water vapor. Brenntag’s VDA license authorizes production, packaging, and distribution of AdBlue from Samut Prakan across Thailand and the Asia Pacific, meeting growing demand for compliant diesel exhaust fluid.
Natthiya Kunjara, General Manager, Thailand, Brenntag Essentials APAC, highlighted the facility’s capabilities: “Our Samut Prakan facility was engineered to meet the highest specifications for AdBlue. Every process, from production and storage to packaging, is designed to meet strict AdBlue quality standards and ensure reliable supply for customers. With VDA certification now secured, we are ready to support customers across Thailand and Asia Pacific.”
