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BASF's 2009 Energy Efficiency Measures to Yield Annual Savings of $53 Million

March 10, 2010 | Alex Scott

Energy efficiency measures implemented by BASF in 2009 are set to make annual energy savings for the company totalling €39 million ($53 million), the company says. The savings are detailed in the firm’s 2009 annual report which is due...


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