Ludwigshafen, Germany – November 20, 2015 – To mark its 150th anniversary, BASF is hosting a ten-day program in Ludwigshafen focusing on one of the most pressing global challenges: Given the limited resources, how can we secure our energy supply also in the future? Following stops in Mumbai, Shanghai, New York, São Paulo and Barcelona, the Creator SpaceTM tour will conclude in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Experts, students, scientists and employees as well as representatives from politics, business and society are invited to join BASF from November 20 to 30, 2015, to work on solutions to this challenge together. The events will take place in the new BASF Conference Center, which is being transformed into a creative and inspiring environment with the Creator Space furnishings that have been used around the world.
By 2050, global energy demand is forecast to rise by more than 50%. In order to secure our energy supply in the future, new solutions will have to be developed. Germany, in particular, is in the midst of an energy transition: Electricity generation is becoming increasingly decentralized. As a result, electricity grids and energy markets will have to change and become more flexible. Therefore, BASF chose to make “smart energy” the theme of the tour stop in Germany. “Industrial and energy companies, politicians, scientists and interested public will have to work together if we are to find efficient solutions for the energy supply of tomorrow. At the Creator Space Ludwigshafen, we want to discuss technologies, storage systems and business models for intelligent energy supply with our partners,” said Margret Suckale, member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE.
With products such as insulation materials, catalysts and materials for lightweight automotive construction, BASF helps conserve resources. At the same time, energy is an important factor in determining competitiveness in the chemical industry: “As a major energy consumer, we are aware how important it is to operate in an energy-efficient way. That is why Creator Space is exploring questions like how renewable energies can be supplied at competitive costs,” said Dr. Friedrich Seitz, Site Manager of BASF in Ludwigshafen.
The program of Creator Space Ludwigshafen includes numerous events for students, visitors, experts, scientists and representatives from business and politics.
