BASF and Hannong Chemicals Establish Surfactant Production Hub in Daesan

BHCS Joint Venture Plant Completed
Strengthening Supply Capabilities in the Asia-Pacific Market

Global chemical company BASF and Hannong Chemicals have joined forces to establish a production base for nonionic surfactants at the Daesan Industrial Complex in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do.

Representatives of BASF and Hanwha Chemical's joint venture BASF Hanwha Chemical Solutions are attending a commemorative photo at the completion ceremony of the nonionic surfactant plant on the 17th at Daesan Industrial Complex, Seosan City, Chungcheongnam-do. Photo by BASF

BASF Hannong Chemicals Solutions Ltd. (BHCS), a joint venture between BASF and Hannong Chemicals, announced on March 18 that it held a completion ceremony for its nonionic surfactant plant on March 17 at the Daesan Industrial Complex in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do.

The ceremony was attended by Kim Tae-heum, Governor of Chungcheongnam-do; Lee Wan-seop, Mayor of Seosan; Daniel Husso, incoming Global Head of BASF’s Care Chemicals Division; Lee Woo-seok, Representative Director of BASF Korea; Kim Eung-sang, Chairman of Hannong Chemicals; and Kyung Sang-ho, President of Hannong Chemicals, among other key stakeholders.

The plant, built on a site of approximately 12,234 square meters, is operated by BHCS, the joint venture in which BASF and Hannong Chemicals hold 51% and 49% stakes, respectively. Trial operations began in January, and with support from the Chungcheongnam-do provincial government and Seosan city, a swing tank was introduced to enhance production flexibility and supply stability.

This new facility serves as a production hub that combines BASF’s technological and product innovation capabilities with Hannong Chemicals’ manufacturing competitiveness, supplying high-quality nonionic surfactants reliably to customers across Asia. In the future, production will be expanded to include specialty surfactants, further strengthening BASF’s global manufacturing network.

Nonionic surfactants are key materials used across various industries, including chemicals, agriculture, cosmetics and personal care, as well as polymer and polyurethane foam stabilizers.

Daniel Husso, incoming Global Head of BASF’s Care Chemicals Division, stated, “Through our collaboration with Hannong Chemicals, we have significantly strengthened our ability to serve customers in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific market. This plant will expand our global production network for nonionic surfactants and provide the agility needed to meet diverse industry demands.”

Kim Eung-sang, Chairman of Hannong Chemicals, remarked, “It is highly significant to establish a production base that combines world-class technology and manufacturing capabilities. Through this plant, we aim to further enhance our competitiveness in nonionic surfactants and deliver higher-quality products and solutions to our customers.”

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