BASF commissions 2-EHA storage tank in Indonesia for faster regional supply
Last update on Jun 4, 2026
BASF has commissioned a dedicated 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA) storage tank at its Merak, Indonesia site. According to BASF, the facility is intended to reduce lead times and increase supply flexibility for customers in Indonesia and broader ASEAN markets.
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Strengthen supply chain resilience & increase operational flexibility
The Merak facility connects to BASF's broader acrylic esters production network in Asia Pacific, which includes BASF PETRONAS Chemicals in Malaysia and a 2-EHA production site at the Zhanjiang Verbund site in China.
“This investment reflects our strategic focus on growth markets in ASEAN and our commitment to building a resilient, customer-centric supply network,” said Haibo Tian, vice president, Business Management Industrial Petrochemicals at BASF. “With enhanced local infrastructure, we are strengthening supply chain resilience, increasing operational flexibility and advancing our ability to meet evolving market needs while creating long-term value for our customers.”
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