BASF curtails ammonia production in Antwerp and Ludwigshafen on high gas prices

BASF curtails ammonia production in Antwerp and Ludwigshafen on high gas prices

By: ICN Bureau

Last updated : September 28, 2021 6:43 pm



The economics for operating an ammonia plant in the region has become extremely challenging as per the company


Due to the recent rise on natural gas prices in Europe, the economics for operating an ammonia plant in the region has become extremely challenging.
 
As a result, BASF has curtailed its ammonia production at its production sites in Antwerp and Ludwigshafen.
 
BASF will continuously monitor the gas price development and adjust its ammonia production accordingly.
 
Recently other companies like Yara, Borealis also reduced ammonia production due to high gas prices.

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First Published : September 28, 2021 12:00 am