INEOS news

• 12 October 2024

  INEOS Inovyn launches major solar farm in Belgium for Net Zero transition

  The solar farm, with 60MW capacity, cuts CO2 by 14,000 tonnes annually, aiding Europe's green goals. It features advanced panels and supports low carbon product development.
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  19 March 2024

  INEOS to End Ethanol Production at Grangemouth in 2025

  All staff to be redeployed. Decision follows reduced demand and import pressure. Consultations with employees and Trade Union to begin. Ethanol supply to continue from Herne, Germany.
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  5 March 2024

  PLAYMOBIL Adopts INEOS Plant-Based Materials for Sustainable Toys

  PLAYMOBIL's new JUNIOR line uses 90-100% plant-based materials, certified by ISCC. Packaging includes 90% recycled cardboard and 100% recycled paper. Full conversion by mid-year.
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  20 February 2024

  Europe Risks Offshoring Industry, Jobs, and Emissions

  Sir Jim Ratcliffe urges the EU to address high energy costs, carbon taxes, and lack of renewal in the chemical sector to prevent further offshoring and industrial decline.
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  7 January 2024

  Minister Demir Approves INEOS' Project ONE in Antwerp

  The environmental permit approval enables the construction of Europe's most sustainable ethane cracker, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the renewal of the chemical cluster in Flanders.
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  18 December 2023

  INEOS Phenol Opens Europe's Largest Cumene Plant, Halves CO2 Emissions

  The new 750,000 tonne facility in Marl, Germany, reduces CO2 emissions by 50% per tonne using advanced technology and heat integration, supporting phenol and acetone production for various applications.

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  5 July 2023

  INEOS Acquires TotalEnergies' Petrochemical Assets in Southern France

  The acquisition includes steam crackers, aromatics, polypropylene businesses, and ethylene pipelines. It aims to enhance competitiveness and support Net Zero 2050 goals, pending regulatory approval.
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  4 July 2023

  INEOS Styrolution, EGN, and Tomra to Recycle Polystyrene for Food Packaging

  A new facility in Krefeld, Germany will recycle post-consumer polystyrene into food-grade material, starting mid-2025, using advanced mechanical recycling and purification processes.
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  5 May 2023

  INEOS Inovyn Invests in 90,000-Panel Solar Farm to Cut CO2 Emissions in Belgium

  The solar farm will supply 57,000 MWh annually, cutting 14,000 tonnes of CO2. It's part of a plan to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.
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  13 February 2023

  INEOS Secures €3.5 Billion for Europe's Greenest Cracker in Antwerp

  The new Antwerp cracker will have the lowest carbon footprint in Europe, use low carbon hydrogen, and create 450 jobs. Supported by 21 banks, the €3.5B financing includes €1.5B uncovered debt.
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  16 December 2022

  INEOS Begins Construction of Ethane Cracker in Antwerp

  A symbolic sheet pile was driven in Antwerp, marking the start of a major ethane cracker project. The plant will employ thousands, produce ethylene sustainably, and is set to be operational by 2026.
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  12 December 2022

  EU Funds Awarded for Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub

  The EU granted €144.6M for building CO2 transport and export facilities at Antwerp port, aiming to halve CO2 emissions by 2030 with an initial capacity of 2.5 Mtpa, scalable to 10 Mtpa.
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  31 October 2022

  INEOS and Plastic Energy to produce 100,000 tonnes of recycled raw materials in Köln

  The new plant in Köln will use advanced recycling to convert plastic waste into virgin-quality polymers, reducing emissions and supporting a circular economy. Production starts by end of 2026.
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  29 September 2022

  INEOS Contracts Atkins for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant Design at Grangemouth

  The hydrogen plant, operational by 2030, aims to cut site emissions by 1 million tonnes annually, supporting net zero by 2045. It will utilize Scottish Cluster CCS and contribute to the Forth Green Freeport bid.
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  4 August 2022

  INEOS Supports Forth Green Freeport Bid

  The Forth Green Freeport aims to boost industry, create 50,000 green jobs, and support net zero targets, with significant investments in hydrogen and manufacturing, benefiting local communities and the economy.
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  20 July 2022

  INEOS Invests in Recyclable Flexible Packaging Technology in Brussels

  The investment aims to develop recyclable polyethylene and polypropylene packaging films, reducing landfill waste by one million tonnes annually, using advanced MDO technology from Hosokawa Alpine.
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  30 June 2022

  INEOS Köln receives €770,000 for Green Hydrogen feasibility study

  The study will explore a 100MW water electrolysis plant to cut CO2 by 100,000 tonnes annually. The hydrogen produced will support ammonia and methanol production, aiding regional climate goals.
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  16 June 2022

  INEOS to build acetic acid plant on US Gulf Coast, cancels UK VAM plant

  A feasibility study is underway for a US Gulf Coast acetic acid plant, with FID expected by end of 2023. The project will use proprietary technology and carbon-efficient processes.
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  15 June 2022

  Indaver and INEOS Styrolution Sign Agreement for Recycled Styrene Monomer Plant in Antwerp

  The agreement enables production of polystyrene from recycled feedstock, reducing waste and fossil use. The new plant will meet food-grade standards and start production in 2024.
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  9 June 2022

  INEOS Olefins Belgium Receives Permit for Project ONE in Antwerp

  The permit allows construction of Europe's most sustainable steam cracker, reducing CO2 emissions significantly. The project will create 450 direct jobs and aims for climate neutrality within 10 years.
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  4 May 2022

  INEOS and SGN Launch Hydrogen Network Trial in Scotland

  The trial at Grangemouth will test repurposing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen, aiming to support a low-cost, low-disruption hydrogen system for UK homes and businesses.
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  4 May 2022

  INEOS Contracts Técnicas Reunidas for Antwerp Ethylene Plant

  The Antwerp ethylene plant will produce 1.5 million tons annually by 2026, with a €3-4 billion investment. It will be energy-efficient, sustainable, and involve 675 professionals at peak.
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  7 April 2022

  INEOS Nitriles to build new Acetonitrile plant in Köln

  The new 15 ktpa facility will enhance supply to European customers, support key sectors, and improve sustainability and environmental impact, reinforcing the Köln site's production capacity.
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  22 February 2022

  Antwerp@C Advances CO2 Reduction at Port of Antwerp

  Antwerp@C begins engineering studies for CO2 infrastructure, aiming to cut emissions by 50% at Port of Antwerp by 2030. The project includes a central backbone, liquefaction unit, and maritime facilities.
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  31 January 2022

  INEOS Styrolution Begins ABS Production in France

  The new ABS plant in Wingles, France, adds 50,000 tonnes/year capacity, meeting demand in Construction, Compounding, Household, and Automotive sectors. It complements existing sites in Antwerp and Cologne.
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  27 January 2022

  INEOS to Build Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant at Grangemouth

  The new plant aims to cut emissions, replace hydrocarbon fuels with hydrogen, and support local hydrogen infrastructure, contributing to Net Zero goals by 2045.
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  27 January 2022

  INEOS to Build Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant in Grangemouth, UK

  The new plant aims to cut site emissions by 60% by 2030, with CO2 stored offshore. It will replace hydrocarbon fuels with hydrogen, supporting a local hydrogen hub and the Scottish Cluster CCS project.
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  17 December 2021

  Ineos and Petroineos Partner with Plastic Energy on Plastic Recycling Breakthrough

  The trial at Grangemouth aims to convert hard-to-recycle plastic into food-grade material, enhancing circularity and reducing landfill. The project uses advanced recycling to create sustainable packaging.