BASF Agricultural Solutions invests in new Climate Center at its headquarters to strengthen research capabilities

• State-of-the-art research facility at Limburgerhof site responds to increasing regulatory and research demands
• Purpose-built facility will enable controlled, reproducible ecotoxicology studies to support the registration of crop protection products worldwide
• Investment supports company's innovation strategy

LIMBURGERHOF, Germany, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BASF Agricultural Solutions is investing a low double-digit million-euro amount in a new Climate Center at its headquarters in Limburgerhof, Germany. The purpose-built facility will strengthen the company's research and regulatory capabilities and support the generation of scientific data required for the registration of crop protection products worldwide.

Construction of the Climate Center has already started and is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2027. Once operational, the facility will house state-of-the-art climate chambers designed to provide precisely controlled environmental conditions for scientific studies. The investment responds to increasing regulatory requirements and rising demand for high-quality, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)-compliant ecotoxicology studies.

"The new Climate Center is much more than a research facility. It is a strategic investment that supports our ambition to combine world-class research with enhanced regulatory capabilities," said Melanie Bausen-Wiens, Member of the Management Board of BASF Agricultural Solutions in charge of Technology. "This will enable us to bring innovative solutions to the farmers more efficiently, responsibly and in line with evolving regulatory requirements."

The new Climate Center will provide highly controlled conditions for ecotoxicology studies. By precisely regulating factors such as temperature, humidity and light, the facility will enable reproducible and scientifically robust studies while enhancing planning reliability, data quality and capacity for a growing volume of studies.

Some of the climate chambers will be dedicated to insecticide research activities. Controlled environmental conditions are essential for producing insect populations used in early-stage screening and discovery programs, helping to advance future crop protection innovations.

The investment underscores BASF Agricultural Solutions' long-term commitment to the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof as one of its key global hubs for agricultural innovation. Expanding the site's infrastructure will further strengthen its scientific capabilities, its competitiveness, as well as attract future talent.

About BASF Agricultural Solutions

Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide sufficient and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That's why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. With €990 million in 2025, we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, and our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and stakeholders along the value chain. In 2025, our business generated sales of €9.6 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or our social media channels.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers' green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 95,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.

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BASF Agricultural Solutions invests in new Climate Center at its headquarters to strengthen research capabilities

GIGOOMGAN, Australia, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HiTHIUM, a leading global energy storage technology company, has signed a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Supply Agreement with Global Power Generation (GPG), the international renewable energy generation company of Global Power Generation(GPG), to supply a 421MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for the Fraser Coast project in Queensland, Australia.

Under the agreement, HiTHIUM will deliver 84 liquid-cooled battery energy storage system units, together with a comprehensive suite of services covering system design, manufacturing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) delivery, commissioning, technical support and training. Leveraging its integrated, end-to-end delivery model, HiTHIUM provides comprehensive system integration services for utility-scale BESS projects, drawing on extensive experience in delivering large-scale energy storage deployments worldwide. This integrated approach supports customers throughout the entire project lifecycle—from engineering and system integration to commissioning and long-term technical support—and reinforces HiTHIUM's position as a trusted partner for utility-scale energy storage projects. The agreement also marks HiTHIUM's first utility-scale collaboration with GPG, laying the foundation for future cooperation as Australia's battery storage market continues to expand alongside renewable energy deployment.

The Fraser Coast BESS is an AC-coupled energy storage project connected to the 33kV switchgear of an adjacent solar farm, allowing the system to charge from both the solar plant and the electricity grid. Featuring grid-forming capabilities, the system will provide energy arbitrage and Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS), supporting grid stability, improving operational flexibility, and facilitating higher penetration of renewable energy.

"Australia is a rapidly growing energy storage market, and we are proud to partner with GPG on the Fraser Coast BESS project," a representative for HiTHIUM stated. "This project highlights how grid-forming battery storage can strengthen grid stability while supporting greater renewable energy integration and reflects HiTHIUM's long-term commitment to the Australian market."

Australia continues to experience rapid growth in utility-scale battery deployment as increasing renewable energy penetration drives demand for more flexible and resilient grid infrastructure. As grid-scale battery storage becomes an essential enabler of the country's energy transition—providing energy shifting, frequency regulation and system stability services—the Fraser Coast BESS project further strengthens HiTHIUM's position in one of the world's most dynamic energy storage markets.

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HiTHIUM to Supply 421MWh Battery Energy Storage System for GPG's Fraser Coast Project in Australia