Investment and Emission Reduction
INEOS has completed a £30 million investment at its Hull manufacturing site, transitioning the facility to use clean-burning hydrogen instead of natural gas. This change has resulted in a 75% reduction in carbon emissions, equivalent to removing approximately 160,000 petrol cars from the road.
Decarbonisation Strategy
This investment is part of INEOS' broader strategy to decarbonise its operations across the UK and Europe. The Hull site, which produces essential chemicals like acetic acid, acetic anhydride, and ethyl acetate, now operates with significantly lower emissions due to the switch to hydrogen.
Resource Efficiency
The hydrogen used at the Hull site is produced as a co-product from existing manufacturing processes, demonstrating an efficient use of available resources. INEOS believes this model can be replicated across the industry to enhance sustainability.
Future Goals
The Hull upgrade is one of several major decarbonisation projects underway at INEOS sites, including Grangemouth and Köln, as the company strives to meet its climate targets ahead of the 2050 deadline. INEOS Acetyls employs over 500 people globally, with more than 300 based in Hull, supporting additional jobs through its supply chain.
