INEOS news (page 2)

• 25 November 2021

  INEOS Styrolution to Build Europe's First Polystyrene Recycling Pilot Plant

  The pilot plant in Swindon will use depolymerisation to recycle polystyrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It will be operational in the second half of 2022.
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  19 October 2021

  INEOS Advances 100MW Green Hydrogen Project in Koln

  The project will cut Koln's carbon emissions by 120,000 tonnes annually, produce green ammonia and methanol, and support local sustainability. It has passed the first IPCEI selection phase.
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  6 October 2021

  ExxonMobil Expands Carbon Capture in Scotland

  The project aims to capture and store CO2 from the Fife Ethylene Plant, enhancing Scotland's emission reduction efforts. It builds on previous initiatives and includes significant infrastructure upgrades.
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  2 August 2021

  Ineos Sells Bilbao Sulphuric Acid Plant to WeylChem

  The Bilbao plant, using advanced tech and co-generation, produces sulphuric acid (80%-98%) and oleum. It sources sulphur from refineries and generates steam for electricity production.
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  20 July 2021

  INEOS Olefins Belgium Submits Environmental Permit for Eco-Friendly Steam Cracker in Antwerp

  The steam cracker will produce ethylene with significantly lower carbon emissions, aiming for climate neutrality within 10 years, and will undergo a 30-day public consultation once the permit is complete.
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  9 July 2021

  Acorn CCS Partners with INEOS and Petroineos to Capture and Store CO2 at Grangemouth by 2027

  The project aims to capture and store up to one million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2027, supporting Scotland's climate targets and utilizing the Acorn Project infrastructure for carbon reduction.

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  29 June 2020

  INEOS to buy BP's aromatics and acetyls business

  The $5 billion deal includes 15 sites and 10 joint ventures, enhancing INEOS's assets and team, and expanding its footprint in the polyester and acetyls markets.
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  21 April 2020

  INEOS and PLASTIC ENERGY to Build Advanced Plastic Recycling Plant

  The new plant will convert waste plastic into raw material for new plastic, using advanced recycling technology. Trials show success in producing virgin polymer for various applications.
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  8 April 2020

  INEOS to build fourth hand sanitiser plant

  New plant in Etain, France, to open in ten days. Production of 1M hand sanitiser bottles/month started in Lavera. Focus on medical and personal use. Key raw materials supplied.
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  31 March 2020

  INEOS to Build Third Hand Sanitizer Factory in France Within 10 Days

  The new factory will produce 1 million bottles per month, supplying hospitals for free. The sanitizer meets WHO standards and will be available in standard and pocket sizes across Europe.
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  24 March 2020

  INEOS to build hand sanitiser plant in 10 days

  The new plant will produce 1 million bottles per month, focusing on hospitals and essential services. Supplies to NHS hospitals will be free during the crisis.
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  4 March 2020

  Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles Start New Facilities in Germany

  The new facilities will produce raw materials for biodegradable chelates, driven by increased demand post-phosphate ban. Completion is expected in 2021-2022, enhancing global supply chain performance.
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  21 November 2019

  INEOS Opens Polymer Pilot Plant in Italy to Utilize Waste Plastic

  The new plant in Rosignano will develop advanced products using diverted plastic waste, supporting a circular economy and reducing CO2. It is part of a €100M global R&D program.
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  31 July 2019

  Fluor Secures FEED Contract for INEOS Plant in UK

  The new plant will produce 300,000 metric tons of vinyl acetate monomer annually. Fluor's early involvement aims to optimize cost and schedule, with design led by their Farnborough office.
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  11 July 2019

  INEOS Phenol to Build Major Cumene Unit in Marl, Germany

  The new 750,000-tonne unit will optimize efficiency using existing pipelines and the Marl harbor. It will secure raw material supply for decades and support long-term customer needs.
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  18 June 2019

  INEOS Chooses SK E&C for Propane Dehydrogenation Unit

  The 750ktpa PDH plant in Antwerp, part of a €3bn investment, will be operational by 2023. It aims for high energy and carbon efficiency, producing propylene for various industrial applications.
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  12 April 2019

  INEOS Styrolution to Build New StyLight® Production Site

  The new site addresses rising demand for StyLight®, a composite used in automotive, electronics, and sports. Operational by 2022, it follows key partnerships and is part of a larger investment program.
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  27 February 2019

  INEOS to Invest £1 Billion in UK Projects

  £500M will upgrade the Forties Pipeline, £350M will enhance Grangemouth's energy efficiency, and £150M will build a new VAM plant in Hull, boosting UK manufacturing and exports.
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  6 February 2019

  Isobutene from Wheat Straw Produced at Demo Scale

  The OPTISOCHEM project converts wheat straw into bio-isobutene, aiming for commercial production. Partners include Clariant, INEOS, and others, with ongoing R&D until May 2021.
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  15 January 2019

  INEOS invests €3 billion in Antwerp port

  The investment will create 400 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs, enhancing Antwerp's chemical cluster. New PDH and ethane cracker plants will be operational by 2024, boosting the Flemish economy.
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  11 September 2018

  INEOS to Invest £60 Million in Grangemouth Expansion

  The investment will add a tenth furnace to the KG ethylene plant, boosting efficiency and capacity. Construction starts in 2019, with commissioning by late 2020, pending planning approval.
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  3 July 2018

  INEOS Invests €2.7 Billion in New European Chemical Complex

  A €2.7 billion project will build an ethane cracker and PDH unit in Northern Europe, leveraging US shale gas. Completion is expected in four years, enhancing self-sufficiency and supporting derivatives.
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  20 June 2018

  INEOS Styrolution to Expand ABS Production at Wingles Site

  The Wingles site will convert a polystyrene line to produce 50,000 tonnes of ABS annually by Q1 2020, addressing increased demand in Europe across key industries.
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  4 June 2018

  INEOS Oxide Plans New ENB Plant

  A feasibility study is underway for a new ENB unit, with potential sites in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, or Antwerp. The aim is operational by 2023, with additional DCPD supply options being reviewed.
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  8 May 2018

  INEOS Phenol to Invest in New Cumene Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Marl will enhance raw material supply efficiency and support phenol and acetone production, reinforcing commitment to customers and leveraging existing infrastructure.
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  20 April 2018

  AkzoNobel and INEOS Partner to Expand Chelates Production

  The partnership will see new chelates production facilities at INEOS’s Cologne site, operational by 2020, enhancing sustainability and meeting rising demand due to the European phosphate ban.
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  23 March 2018

  INEOS Advances VAM Project in Europe

  A MOU has been signed and FEED studies started for a VAM plant in Europe, with potential sites in the UK or Belgium. Construction is planned for 2019, with operations starting in early 2021.
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  5 September 2017

  INEOS to Invest in New 300kt VAM Plant

  The new VAM plant aims to meet growing European demand, reduce import reliance, and leverage strategic locations with efficient logistics and feedstock supply.