INEOS Phenol to Build Large-Scale Cumene Plant in Germany

28 July 2017

At a glance

The new cumene plant in Germany is planned to start up in 2020.
It will support raw material supply for phenol and acetone plants in Gladbeck and Antwerp.
The unit will use Badger cumene technology.
A full study of investment options will be completed by the end of 2017.

Project Overview

INEOS Phenol plans to build a large-scale cumene plant in Germany, with a targeted start-up in 2020. This new facility aims to meet customer demand and enhance the security of raw material supply for INEOS's phenol and acetone plants in Gladbeck and Antwerp.

Technology and Investment

The new unit will utilize Badger cumene technology, which is already in use at INEOS Phenol's Pasadena site in Texas, one of the world's largest single-train cumene plants. A comprehensive study of investment options is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.

Strategic Importance

As the world's largest producer of phenol and acetone, and the largest consumer of cumene, this investment underscores INEOS Phenol's commitment to its European phenol sites and its global market presence.