Edited by Hydrocarbon Processing For 40 years, BASF the worlds
largest chemical producer says it has been at the forefront of
gas treatment innovation. Today, with climate-change regulations
on the rise, the focus has turned to making carbon capture and
storage (CCS) commercially viable. In 1971, BASF initially
applied newly-developed technology based on activated methyl
diethanolamine to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from synthesis gas
to produce ammonia, a crucial starting material for fertilizer.
The facility, which is still in operation, is located at the
Ludwigshafen, Germany. In 2012, almost 300 plants worldwide use
BASFs knowhow to remove acid gases such as CO2 and hydrogen
sulfide (H2S) from various types of process gases. Recently,
BASF began marketing its combined gas-treating technology,
chemical and technical service offerings under the Oase brand.
With climate change becoming an increasing concern globally,
BASF says it is actively leveraging its expertise to become a
leading contender in the race