BASF Zhanjiang Verbund Site Project

BASF is currently building a new Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province. Announced in July 2018 and officially commenced in November 2019, the project will be BASF’s largest investment to date with around €10 billion upon completion. It will be operated under the sole responsibility of BASF and will be the company’s third-largest Verbund site worldwide, following Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Antwerp, Belgium.

The new smart Verbund site will include a steam cracker with a capacity of 1 million metric tons of ethylene per year and downstream plants for consumer-oriented products. By utilizing the latest digital technologies and applying the highest safety standards, the site will be built into a role model for smart manufacturing and sustainable production.

The first plant producing engineering plastics has been announced to be put into inauguration in September 2022. The second plant for the production of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) announced its inauguration in January 2024. Both plants will serve the increasing needs of various growth industries in southern China and throughout Asia. The site is now focusing on building its core of the Verbund and is expected to be put into operation by the end of 2025, including a steam cracker and several downstream plants to produce petrochemicals and intermediates, among others,

BASF Integrated Site (Guangdong) Co. Ltd., BASF’s new wholly-owned subsidiary, has also been officially formed in 2019. This entity will oversee the operations of the Zhanjiang Verbund site.

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There are opportunities for talented people in many areas. We need the best people from all over the world, and we can offer an unprecedented opportunity to start a project from scratch!"

Haryono Lim

President, Mega Projects Asia

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BASF Zhanjiang Verbund Site ‘Blooming in Zhanjiang’ Graduate Program

BASF Zhanjiang Verbund Site "Bloom in Zhanjiang" Graduate Program is designed to build up the graduate talent pool of the BASF Zhanjiang Verbund site. Through the program, we are dedicated to identifying, cultivating, and developing promising and enthusiastic young talents to join us and build BASF’s third largest Verbund site in the world - BASF Zhanjiang Verbund site. Graduates can comprehensively enhance their knowledge and skills through a professional development system, on-the-job training, experienced team leaders and mentoring and sharing with colleagues in their field of expertise. Here, every graduate has the opportunity to use their professional strengths and unique ideas to contribute to a smart and sustainable production at the BASF Zhanjiang Verbund site. Join us and shape the smart Verbund future from here!

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Professionals

BASF will leverage cutting-edge digital technology to build up a Smart Verbund site in Zhanjiang. We will offer you a comprehensive training scheme and a dedicated development plan.

Our teamwork is well-connected across the globe, striving towards a common goal through collective effort, helping each other to become more successful.

Join us, and create a future together with top industry talents.

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BASF Talent Community

BASF Zhanjiang Verbund site will offer you the unique opportunity to build a future together with us. We’re looking for talents with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

You will have the chance to explore the tropical coastal city of Zhanjiang, China, and the surrounding areas.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity starts here. Many exciting positions are awaiting you, so don’t miss out! Join our Talent Community to receive specific opportunities that match your career interests!

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Young Site Engineer Program

Young Site Engineer Program

BASF’s Young Site Engineer Program provides you with many opportunities to address challenging real-world problems as you undergo training at different BASF sites. The two-year development program gives you a chance to rotate among different areas of engineering and manufacturing and to receive professional guidance from experienced experts, tailor-made development plans and systematic learning.

Secure tomorrow’s skills and fast-track your career in our smart-manufacturing environment where you will witness the new Verbund investment projects from the start.

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