China, May 7 -- BASF marks 20 years of ester base stock production at its Jinshan site in Shanghai, reinforcing its position as leading global supplier for synthetic esters for refrigeration lubricants. The Jinshan site is part of BASF's global production network and key strategic pillar for serving customers and partners in Asia Pacific and worldwide.To meet the rapidly growing demand for efficient and reliable cooling solutions, BASF doubled the production capacity at the Jinshan site three years ago. Growth is driven particularly by developing markets, where urbanization, rising incomes and high population density are accelerating demand for affordable and energy-efficient cooling. Cooling systems rely on compressors that circulate refri...