This transition from Chemetall is expected to reduce indirect CO₂ emissions by approximately 620 tonnes per year, significantly contributing to the company’s target of sourcing 80% of its electricity from renewable sources across all sites by 2025.
Chemetall, the global surface treatment business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, has taken a major step towards its sustainability goals by converting its Langelsheim production facility to run entirely on renewable electricity.
As Chemetall’s third-largest production site worldwide and the largest within the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South America region, Langelsheim now operates using 100% renewable electricity provided by BASF Renewable Energy. The electricity powering the Langelsheim site is generated from a combination of wind and solar sources, supplied through Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (vPPAs). Approximately 2,000 MWh of clean energy will be used annually, aligning with Chemetall’s broader decarbonisation strategy and its efforts to reduce its operational carbon footprint.
This development follows the successful installation of photovoltaic systems at Chemetall sites in Boksburg (South-Africa), Çayırova (Turkey), and Querétaro (Mexico), as well as the full transition to renewable electricity at the company’s site in Blackman Township, Jackson County (United States).
“We are committed to sustainability at Chemetall and aim to achieve 80% renewable electricity across our global operations by 2025. The shift to 100% renewable electricity at our Langelsheim site is a significant milestone. As one of our key production facilities—particularly for aerospace sealant technologies—it plays a crucial role in our ability to help customers reduce their environmental impact,” has stated Frank Naber, Senior Vice-President of Chemetall.
Langelsheim employs around 230 people and is a central hub for producing Naftoseal aircraft sealants, corrosion protection agents, industrial cleaners, and other advanced metal surface treatment products. These solutions are approved by leading aircraft manufacturers and used globally by maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers.
By adopting renewable energy at one of its most important facilities, Chemetall reinforces its commitment to environmental stewardship, resource conservation, and the development of safer, future-ready chemical solutions. This initiative supports BASF’s and BASF Coatings’ overarching sustainability objectives, empowering customers to enhance their own environmental performance while collectively progressing towards a greener future.