- INEOS Oxide plans a new one million tonne per annum Ethylene Terminal in Zwijndrecht, Belgium.
- The terminal is expected to start operations in 2012.
- It will connect to INEOS' facilities in Antwerp Rotterdam Area and Europe via the ARG ethylene pipeline.
- The terminal aims to reshape the ethylene market in Europe.
Project Overview
INEOS Oxide has announced plans to construct and operate a new Ethylene Terminal with a capacity of one million tonnes per annum at its Zwijndrecht facilities in Belgium. The terminal is expected to commence operations in 2012, significantly impacting the ethylene market in Europe.
Strategic Connections
Upon completion, the terminal will be directly connected to INEOS' ethylene-consuming facilities in the Antwerp Rotterdam Area. Additionally, it will link to Europe via the ARG ethylene pipeline, which connects Antwerp to Cologne and the Ruhr industrial areas.
Market Impact
The new terminal is set to reshape the ethylene market in Europe by opening a new gateway to global markets. This strategic move aims to enhance the competitiveness of INEOS' Antwerp site, located in the heart of Europe's largest petrochemical area.
Operational Efficiency
By connecting INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe and the INEOS Oligomers LAO/PAO facility in Belgium to the new terminal, the company will be able to efficiently balance its ethylene requirements across its European facilities.
