Ineos Inovyn Mothballing its Chloromethane Production Facility in France
Effective from September 1, Ineos Inovyn has mothballed its chloromethane production facility in Tavaux. It will be optimising its chloromethane production at Rosignano in Italy, to mitigate any impact to customers.
Ineos Inovyn announced today that it has idled its chloromethane production facility in Tavaux, France. The decision reflects persistently weak market demand, regulatory challenges, and increased operational and energy costs.
To help minimize any impact on customers, Ineos Inovyn will be optimizing chloromethane production at its Rosignano site in Italy.
Arnaud Valenduc, Ineos Inovyn’s Business Director, said, “Our industry continues to face difficult market dynamics and challenging energy costs, with European gas prices around three times higher than the US. To balance Ineos Inovyn’s operating rates with weak market demand, we have announced the decision to mothball our chloromethane production facility in Tavaux. We remain committed to supporting our customers.”
Established in 1930 and situated on an industrial site covering about 500 acres in the Dolois basin south of Dijon, Inovyn France produces VCM, chlorine, caustic soda, hydrogen, chlorine derivatives, and PVC. Equipped with the latest generation of membrane electrolysis cell room, Inovyn ships more than 1 million tons of chemicals to customers each year, including 260,000 tons of PVC. As one of the area’s major employers, Inovyn France is committed to staying competitive and providing a safe, rewarding work environment for its employees.
