Industrial Chemicals

Our Industrial Chemicals portfolio delivers advanced chemical solutions designed to support complex industrial operations across the energy, petrochemical, and manufacturing sectors. Built on strong technical expertise and process-driven innovation, our portfolio addresses critical operational challenges through two core solution segments: Gas Treatment Solutions and Catalyst & Process Accelerants. Together, these offerings enable safe, efficient, and sustainable processing across a wide range of industrial applications.

Through close collaboration with customers, we develop tailored chemical solutions that enhance process reliability, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards. Our integrated approach allows us to support the full lifecycle of industrial operations—from gas purification and process optimization to performance enhancement and long-term operational stability.

Gas Treatment Solutions

Gas treatment is a complex process. So, the more reliable your partner and the simpler it is to work together, the better. As one of the leading companies in the field of gas treatment worldwide, BASF has a track record of over 400 successful projects across the globe. Under the OASE® brand, BASF provides customized, high-performance gas treatment technologies for use in traditional applications like syngas and ammonia, sales gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities.

What Do We Do?

BASF supply tailor-made solvent and service packages for gas treatment applications to keep your plant running smoothly at all times. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, BASF’s gas treatment team has unparalleled resources and service networks, as well as in-depth knowledge of the design and operation of gas treatment plants.  All service packages can be flexibly tailored to your individual needs. Some of the most common services.

  • Conceptual studies
  • Basic design and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) support
  • Motion studies for floating applications
  • De-bottlenecking and revamps, including solvent swaps
  • Troubleshooting and operation optimization
  • Training
  • Solvent analyses

Catalyst & Process Accelerants

Our Catalyst and Process Accelerant solutions are designed to enhance reaction efficiency, improve conversion rates, and support stable, long-term operation across a wide range of industrial processes. Developed through advanced formulation expertise and deep process understanding, these solutions play a critical role in optimizing chemical reactions, increasing productivity, and improving overall plant performance.

By combining innovative catalyst technologies with application-specific process knowledge, we help industries achieve higher throughput, improved selectivity, and reduced energy consumption. Our solutions are engineered to perform reliably under demanding operating conditions, enabling customers to maintain consistent quality while minimizing operational disruptions and unplanned downtime.

What Do We Do?

We provide tailored catalyst and process acceleration solutions designed to meet the specific requirements of each application. Our offerings support a broad range of industrial processes by enhancing reaction kinetics, stabilizing operating conditions, and extending catalyst service life. Through close collaboration with our customers, we ensure that each solution aligns with process goals, feedstock characteristics, and performance targets.

  • Deliver tailored catalyst solutions for improved process performance

  • Support optimization of reaction efficiency and selectivity

  • Enhance operational stability and reduce downtime

  • Enable improved energy efficiency and cost optimization through advanced catalyst performance and process integration

  • Provide technical expertise to support long-term plant performance