Fluor Achieves Major Milestone with BASF’s Largest Investment in China—Spotlight on Record Safety and Strategic Growth

Fluor Delivers on BASF’s Zhanjiang Mega-Project with an Impeccable Safety Record

Fluor Corporation has reached a pivotal milestone—mechanical completion—on BASF's new Zhanjiang Verbund site in South China. This isn't just another box checked; it's BASF’s largest single investment in the country, and it comes with a standout statistic: the project was delivered with over 75 million work hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). Such a clean safety record is rare for large-scale industrial builds, underlining a culture of discipline and skilled execution across a highly complex site.

Engineering Scope Underscores Fluor’s Strategic Role

This achievement was more than just turning wrenches. Fluor was entrusted with a wide swath of BASF’s integrated operations at the new site—including an EOEG process unit, a 220kV substation, steam plant, water treatment systems, seawater intake, distributed cooling towers, and essential waste management infrastructure. At its peak, approximately 13,000 workers were onsite, orchestrating efforts across multiple project zones. Fluor's swift, safe, and efficient approach sets the bar for major engineering projects in the region and beyond.

Driving Sustainable Growth in a Booming Chemical Market

BASF’s new Zhanjiang site stands as the company’s largest project in China and will become its third largest worldwide, behind only Ludwigshafen and Antwerp. Aimed mainly at supplying the Chinese market—already the largest and fastest-growing chemical sector globally—the site is designed as a model for sustainable industrial production. For Fluor, this milestone further cements its reputation as a pivotal partner for multinational growth in Asia’s industrial sector.

Years of Collaboration and Technical Excellence Pay Off

The successful completion is the latest chapter in a relationship between Fluor and BASF built on technical expertise, trust, and consistent delivery. As Charles McManemin, President of Fluor’s Chemicals business, notes, the project reflects years of collaboration and highlights how disciplined performance can power strategic results on a global scale.

Key Takeaway: Safety, Scale, and Strategic Leadership

Fluor’s execution of BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund project is more than just a technical or construction feat—it’s a case study in delivering massive, high-stakes projects without compromising safety or quality. Investors and industry watchers alike may see this as a signal: as global industrial demand shifts toward emerging markets—especially China—companies like Fluor are uniquely positioned to capitalize on both scale and reputation.

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