INEOS to use 100% renewable energy at Norwegian plants

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 2024-06-03

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INEOS Olefins Polymer Europe has signed a renewable energy agreement with Skagerak Energitjenester in Norway and the Bamble plant uses 100% green energy

INEOS Olefins Polymer Europe

INEOS Olefins Polymer Europe has signed a renewable energy agreement with Skagerak Energitjenester to provide 100% green energy for its Rafness and Bamble plants

Bamble plant in Norway

With the recently announced Norwegian INEOS Inovyn all INEOS deals in the region 100% of the assets generated by hydroelectricity are now powered by green electricity generated by hydroelectricity

The Rafnes cracker produces ethylene for a variety of applications, including low density polyethylene (LDPE) production at the adjacent Bamble plant

These LDPE The brand is used to produce basic products such as beverage cartons, medical bottles and food packaging seals

Through the use of renewable energy sources, INEOS can reduce the carbon footprint of a typical LDPE branded product by up to 30 percent

The goal and "a broad green transformation of Norwegian industry"

This is the latest renewable energy agreement that INEOS OP Europe has agreed to as part of its program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

INEOS has also invested 40 investments €100 million in a new ethane cracker, which is expected to be constructed in 2026 Carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 50 percent compared to existing European crackers

Rob Ingram, CEO of INEOS OP Europe North, added: "We are delighted to announce this agreement with Skagerak Energitjenester

This is another important milestone on our path to a 33% reduction in total emissions by 2030

"This is a practical solution to help our customers fulfill our commitment to a more sustainable future."