INEOS Phenol announced it will build a world scale, state-of-the-art cumene unit in Marl Germany, to be completed in 2021.
The new 750,000 ton unit will use existing pipeline connections between INEOS’ phenol and acetone production site in Gladbeck, the Evonik Chemiepark in Marl, and the BP refinery and cracker complex in Gelsenkirchen. According to an INEOS press release, its location will optimize the efficiency of the plant by integrating raw materials from the refinery and cracker complex. The site also benefits from the Marl harbor waterway connection.
“We are very pleased to be making this important feedstock investment in our European business. It shows a clear commitment by INEOS to its business, customers, and suppliers. Our customers should be confident that we are investing in our business to meet their long-term business needs.” said Hans Casier, CEO of INEOS Phenol in the press release.
“It is a great pleasure that the Chemiepark Marl will host this world-scale, state-of-the-art facility. The plant is of utmost importance for the Verbund structure of the entire chemical cluster of the northern Ruhr Area,”said Jörg Harren, site Manager Chemiepark Marl from Evonik in the INEOS release.
Construction of the plant will support customers needs and secure the supply of raw material to the INEOS phenol and acetone plants located in Gladbeck and Antwerp.
