INEOS agrees to acquire ethylene dichloride asset from administration
Published by Ellie Brosnan,
Editorial Assistant
Hydrocarbon Engineering,
The transaction is expected to complete later in 2026 and will fully integrate the chlor-alkali and EDC value chain under INEOS Inovyn. By bringing these businesses together, INEOS Inovyn will strengthen the long-term future of the site and enhance security of supply for customers.
Around 98% of the chlorine used in drinking water treatment is supplied by Runcorn, highlighting the site’s critical importance to public health and national infrastructure.
The acquisition represents an important step in safeguarding the continuity of strategically critical chlor-alkali operations in the UK. These products are essential for water treatment and food manufacturing and support a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare and construction. Strengthening the UK's chlor-alkali backbone is vital for strategic autonomy and national resilience.
Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/21082026/ineos-agrees-to-acquire-ethylene-dichloride-asset-from-administration/
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