The takeover fully consolidates the chlor-alkali and EDC manufacturing operations at the Runcorn site under INEOS Inovyn. Beyond stabilizing downstream vinyl production, the facility plays a mission-critical role in the country's public health infrastructure, supplying approximately 98% of the chlorine used to treat the UK's drinking water. The integrated operations also deliver essential feedstocks to the domestic food processing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and construction sectors.
Securing National Resilience & Urgent Industry Demands
While the acquisition prevents the shutdown of the UK's sole EDC asset, management underscored the need for immediate government intervention to protect British industrial manufacturing against rising cost pressures and foreign imports.
Stephen Dossett, CEO of INEOS Inovyn, stated:
"Securing Runcorn’s asset, which is the last in the UK, from closure is an important step in strengthening the UK’s national resilience. But we need the Government to step up and play its part.
British chemicals manufacturers need a level playing field: cheaper energy, lower carbon and compliance costs, and urgent trade protection. Otherwise, we risk becoming dependent on imports for essential chemicals, from the salt and chlorine that help keep our drinking water safe to the materials used to build our homes and support critical manufacturing."
About INEOS Inovyn
INEOS Inovyn is Europe's largest producer of chlorvinyls and the global leader in speciality PVC. We deliver products that are essential for modern life, from construction and automotive, to healthcare and renewable energy. Our business is committed to play a key role in the Net Zero transition, through offering low greenhouse gas products and developing new technologies for recycling PVC.
With annual sales of €3 billion, INEOS Inovyn employs circa 4,000 people and has manufacturing, sales and marketing operations in 8 countries across Europe. Our portfolio consists of an extensive range of best-in-class products arranged across General Purpose Vinyls, Specialty Vinyls, Organic Chlorine Derivatives, Chlor-Alkali, Hydrogen and Performance Chemicals. INEOS Inovyn's annual commercial production volume is approximately 9 million tonnes.
About INEOS
INEOS products are essential in the modern world. Incredibly versatile, petrochemicals are used in a wide range of end-market applications to save lives, improve health and enhance standards of living. INEOS Group is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, speciality chemicals and oil products. Our scope of operations has diversified with the launch of INEOS Automotive and the acquisition of our professional sports portfolio including football, cycling, and Formula1. INEOS comprises of 28 individual businesses, we operate 148 facilities in 26 countries around the world employing around 23,000 people.
