BASF extends AspenTech deal

Cambridge, Massachusetts — BASF AG has signed a “multi-million dollar” license agreement to expand its use of Aspen Technology Inc.’s engineering software. The deal covers aspenONE Process Engineering suite applications including Aspen Plus, Aspen Batch Plus and Aspen Simulation Workbook. Terms were not disclosed.

BASF uses AspenTech technology to optimise the design and efficiency of its production processes at facilities worldwide. According to AspenTech, the new deal provides BASF with flexible access to a broader range of applications, which includes Aspen Plus and Aspen Batch Plus.

The agreement also marks the second phase in the roll-out of a new collaborative engineering solution, based on the Aspen Zyqad platform, according to Cambridge, Massachusetts-based AspenTech.

BASF is working to implement best practice engineering work processes across its global operations, according to Dr. Kurt Raschka, senior vice president, Corporate Engineering at BASF.

AspenONE Process Engineering “provides us with the comprehensive set of advanced tools to support our engineering workflow and to deliver reduced project cycle times,” said Raschka. “The new agreement also gives us the flexibility to balance software availability with the needs in different phases of our engineering workflow.”

Process innovation is a key part of BASF’s strategy, added Dr. Martin Stohrmann, senior vice president, Global Chemical Technology, BASF Research Verbund. “The aspenONE approach of this latest agreement gives our research teams access to the broadest range of products as part of a standard toolset ... This will complement our process development capabilities, and improve engineering efficiency.”