What is the latest status of the project “BASF Geismar Chemical Plant Expansion”?

The status recorded for “BASF Geismar Chemical Plant Expansion” is Under Construction.

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “BASF Geismar Chemical Plant Expansion” to USD 780000000.

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BASF Geismar Chemical Plant Expansion

Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial) • Location: Geismar, Louisiana, United States

Source: Louisiana Economic Development

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BASF has committed $780 million to complete the expansion of its chemical manufacturing complex in Geismar, Louisiana. This project aims to double the production capacity of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), a key component for polyurethanes, and is part of a larger expansion plan initiated in 2018. The expansion is expected to create 184 new jobs in the Capital Region.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial), Chemical (Industrial)
Location: Geismar, Louisiana, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Louisiana Economic Development

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The project “BASF Geismar Chemical Plant Expansion” is an infrastructure initiative in the Manufacturing (Industrial) sector, located in Geismar, Louisiana, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Louisiana Economic Development.

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Original status	Under Construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	BASF has committed $780 million to complete the expansion of its chemical manufacturing complex in Geismar, Louisiana. This project aims to double the production capacity of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), a key component for polyurethanes, and is part of a larger expansion plan initiated in 2018. The expansion is expected to create 184 new jobs in the Capital Region.
Original sector	Chemical Manufacturing
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Louisiana
City	Geismar

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Source	Louisiana Economic Development
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Record type	Project
Sector	Manufacturing (Industrial), Chemical (Industrial)
Article published date	2025-03-20

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