Saltend Chemicals Park

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Projects at Saltend Chemicals Park

chemXplore tracks 8 projects at Saltend Chemicals Park, of which 3 are active.

1 Announced / Concept 1 FEED / Pre-FID 1 Under Construction

2 new construction and 1 expansion.

Expected to start operating
2026
none
2027
1 project
2028
none
2029
none
2030
2 projects
2031
none

Owners and developers: Velocys (2), Altalto Limited (1), Mitsubishi Chemical Group (1), Mitsubishi Chemical UK Limited (1)

Investors: Mitsubishi Chemical Group (1)

Contractors and licensors are recorded on all 3 of them For subscribers

Targeting: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (2), EVOH (Ethylene vinyl-alcohol copolymer) (1)

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Latest news on Saltend Chemicals Park

17 July 2025
INEOS Invests £30M to Cut Hull Site Emissions by 75%

The Hull site now uses hydrogen, reducing emissions by 75%. This aligns with broader decarbonization efforts across UK and Europe, enhancing product sustainability and operational efficiency.

13 June 2024
Approval Granted for Hydrogen Facility in Hull

The £250M, 100MW facility will meet 30% of Saltend Chemicals Park's hydrogen demand, cutting CO2 emissions by 125,000 tonnes annually, aiding the UK's decarbonisation and economic growth.

20 December 2023
UK Invests £20 Billion to Develop Competitive Carbon Capture Market

The UK aims to create a competitive carbon capture market by 2035, boosting the economy by £5 billion annually by 2050, supporting 50,000 jobs by 2030, and storing 20-30 million tonnes of CO2 per year.

16 June 2022
INEOS to build acetic acid plant on US Gulf Coast, cancels UK VAM plant

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.

25 February 2022
Vivergo Fuels Hull Site to Reopen as E10 Fuel Mandated

The Hull bioethanol plant will reopen, creating 85 jobs, due to favorable conditions and the UK mandating E10 fuel, which will cut CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes annually.

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.

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.

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.

9 March 2017
px group acquires Saltend Industrial Park

The 370-acre site will transition to px over the next few months, with 50 BP workers transferring. BP will remain a major tenant, focusing on acetyls production and research.

7 July 2016
INEOS to Expand Hull Plant with Multi-Million Pound Investment

The Hull plant will boost Ethyl Acetate production by 100,000 tonnes annually, leveraging US shale gas. This investment supports growing demand in Europe and globally. Completion expected by next year.

About the park

Total area
150 ha
Available area
40 ha

Companies at this park