BASF announces the construction of a state-of-the-art electronic grade ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH EG) plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to support wafer cleaning, etching and other precision processes in semiconductor manufacturing. This critical ultrapure chemical will support the growth and expansion of semiconductor companies in Europe, ensuring a strong local supply chain for the production of advanced chips.
BASF will build a state-of-the-art electronic grade ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH EG) plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to support semiconductor manufacturing processes such as wafer cleaning and etching. The plant is expected to begin operations in 2027 and will strengthen Europe’s semiconductor supply chain and meet growing demand for ultrapure chemicals essential for advanced chip technologies.
This development aligns with BASF’s ongoing commitment to building supply chain resilience for the European semiconductor sector, crucial to maintaining technological competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. The operations are It is expected to begin in 2027.
With several new chip manufacturing plants being built or expanded in Europe, there is increasingly strong demand for high-quality, high-purity semiconductor chemicals, such as ammonium hydroxide. This need has been accelerated by a close BASF partner, which is currently building a new chip production plant in Europe. BASF is investing in the semiconductor chemicals value chain based on mutual long-term customer and supplier commitments with its strategic partners.
The NH4OH EG produced at the new plant will be essential for advanced node chip technology, enabling the next generation of semiconductors that are vital to key European industries including automotive, artificial intelligence and more.
“We are grateful and proud of our customers’ trust in BASF as a long-term strategic partner in their growth ambition in the region.” saying Jens Liebermann, Senior Vice President Electronic Materials at BASF. “This new investment not only further enhances our capabilities, but also reinforces our commitment and presence to support the semiconductor industry in Europe.” saying Gops Pillay, President, Global Operations Division, BASF.
BASF is dedicated to fostering innovation and sustainability, and this new plant will play a key role in boosting the semiconductor industry while contributing to the European economy.
BASF is a global leader in supplying the semiconductor industry with high-purity bulk chemicals and specialty chemical formulations essential for semiconductor manufacturing. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of materials used primarily in semiconductor production processes, including cleaning, etching, photography, metal deposition and chemical mechanical planarization.
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