6 April 2016
DETAILS
INOVYN has today announced its intention
to undertake a major investment
to convert its mercury chlorine cellroom
at Stenungsund (Sweden) to membrane technology.
Initial design and feasibility studies
for the conversion project are under way,
with targeted completion of the project
by the end of 2017.
Converting the chlorine plant at Stenungsund
to the most modern membrane technology
forms part of INOVYN’s wider Chlorine Strategy.
Through this strategy the Company is already
well advanced on the expansion
of its membrane chlorine cellroom
at Antwerp/Lillo (Belgium),
which is due to come on line in Q4 2016.
The Company has also previously
announced a major investment
in a large scale potassium hydroxide (KOH)
production facility, also at Lillo,
which is expected to be on line in late 2017.
Once completed, these projects will complement
INOVYN’s existing high quality membrane
based production portfolio across Europe,
with assets in Belgium, France, Germany,
Italy, Norway and the UK.
Jean-Michel Mesland,
Operations Director for INOVYN
“Our project at Stenungsund is another major investment
by INOVYN that will underpin
the sustainability and competitiveness
of our business in the long term.
“This and other investments we are making across
our European asset base will deliver our commitment
to phase out mercury cellroom production
in accordance with European regulations.
“INOVYN is one of the world’s largest producers of chlorine
and caustic soda and this investment is a further example
of our commitment to providing
reliable long term supply to our customers.”
PRESS CONTACT
Craig Welsh
T: +44 (0)1928 511528
E: craig.welsh@inovyn.com
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