INEOS news

• PLAYMOBIL Adopts INEOS Plant-Based Materials for Sustainable Toys

  5 March 2024

  Biobased & CircularPolymers

  

  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.
• Europe Risks Offshoring Industry, Jobs, and Emissions

  20 February 2024

  Base chemistryPolymersSteam crackerRefinery

  

  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.
• Minister Demir Approves INEOS' Project ONE in Antwerp

  7 January 2024

  Refinery

  

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

  18 December 2023

  Base chemistry

  

  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.
• INEOS Aromatics to Mothball PTA Plant in Geel, Belgium

  29 November 2023

  Base chemistryPolymers

  

  Rising costs make European PTA production uncompetitive. Affected employees will be consulted for redeployment. Customers remain unaffected as the larger, efficient PTA unit continues operations.

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

  4 July 2023

  Biobased & CircularPolymersFood

  

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

  5 May 2023

  Energy

  

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

  13 February 2023

  Refinery

  

  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.
• INEOS Begins Construction of Ethane Cracker in Antwerp

  16 December 2022

  Refinery

  

  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.
• EU Funds Awarded for Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub

  12 December 2022

  Base chemistryIndustrial gasses

  

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

  31 October 2022

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularPolymers

  

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

  29 September 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  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.
• INEOS Supports Forth Green Freeport Bid

  4 August 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• INEOS Invests in Recyclable Flexible Packaging Technology in Brussels

  20 July 2022

  Biobased & CircularPolymers

  

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

  30 June 2022

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

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

  16 June 2022

  Base chemistry

  

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

  15 June 2022

  Biobased & CircularPolymers

  

  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.
• INEOS Olefins Belgium Receives Permit for Project ONE in Antwerp

  9 June 2022

  Refinery

  

  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.
• INEOS Contracts Técnicas Reunidas for Antwerp Ethylene Plant

  4 May 2022

  Refinery

  

  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.
• INEOS and SGN Launch Hydrogen Network Trial in Scotland

  4 May 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  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.
• INEOS Nitriles to build new Acetonitrile plant in Köln

  7 April 2022

  Base chemistrySpecialties

  

  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.
• Antwerp@C Advances CO2 Reduction at Port of Antwerp

  22 February 2022

  Base chemistryIndustrial gasses

  

  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.
• INEOS Styrolution Begins ABS Production in France

  31 January 2022

  Polymers

  

  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.
• INEOS to Build Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant at Grangemouth

  27 January 2022

  

  The new plant aims to cut emissions, replace hydrocarbon fuels with hydrogen, and support local hydrogen infrastructure, contributing to Net Zero goals by 2045.
• INEOS to Build Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant in Grangemouth, UK

  27 January 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

  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.
• Ineos and Petroineos Partner with Plastic Energy on Plastic Recycling Breakthrough

  17 December 2021

  

  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.
• Danish Government Grants DKK 197 Million for North Sea CO2 Storage

  9 December 2021

  Biobased & CircularIndustrial gasses

  

  The Danish Energy Agency funds Project Greensand to support Denmark's 70% CO2 reduction by 2030. The project aims to store up to 8 million tons of CO2 annually in the North Sea by 2030.