SEPA has received the following community notice from INEOS Grangemouth.

"Following the success of yesterday’s work, from lunchtime today (Friday 3^rd November) our teams are recommissioning a piece of plant on the south side of the site. We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place whilst we are completing the work. This has the potential to be heard out with the site boundary.

"Separately, we are planning to bring another piece of equipment back into service towards the end of the weekend. Again, this may result in some additional steam venting. We are advising our local community in case this is audible out with the confines of the site.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with these activities and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA has received the following community notice from INEOS Grangemouth.

"From lunchtime today (Thursday 2^nd November) our teams will be undertaking a piece of planned work at the Grangemouth site.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place whilst we are completing the work.

"This may last up to 6 hours and may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

Monday 10th October 2023

SEPA has received the following community notice from INEOS Grangemouth.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the INEOS Grangemouth site: please be advised that we have completed the work on the plant and the low level of flaring, on the south side of the site, will return to a normal operation.

"We remain committed to informing our local community of activities that might result in flaring."

SEPA has received the following community notice from INEOS Grangemouth.

“Local residents and those in the vicinity of the INEOS Grangemouth site: please be advised that there is on-going low levels of flaring from one of our flare stacks on the south side of the site. We are undertaking a piece of scheduled work on the plant that has resulted in the use of the flare system.

“The flaring may continue for up to seven days. We anticipate that the flare will remain at its current low level during this period.

“We remain committed to informing our local community of any activities that might result in flaring.”

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA received a report from a member of the public on Monday 11th September at 14:25 of black smoke coming from within the Grangemouth refinery complex.

A SEPA officer immediately contacted the site and the operator confirmed that a fire had developed at one of their processing units and was brought under control within 30 mins. The black smoke lasted from about 14:00 when the fire ignited until around 14:30 when it was fully extinguished.

SEPA are satisfied that there was no risk to the environment from this incident. SEPA expect confirmation of the incident in writing, as per the conditions of the site PPC permit. The operator will be required to submit a full report in due course and officers will follow up any regulatory actions as required.

Flaring at INEOS FPS Kinneil – Saturday 19th August

SEPA has received the following community notice from INEOS FPS Kinneil. 

"Following an increase in flows of oil and gas into the Forties Pipeline System, our teams at Kinneil will be starting up the processing plant from tomorrow, Saturday 19th August.

"Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the ground flares and elevated flare stack over the next couple of days as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

SEPA has received the following community notice from INEOS FPS Kinneil. 

"Following the planned 24 hour shutdown of the Forties Pipeline System for maintenance, our teams at Kinneil will be starting up the processing plant from today, Friday 4th August.

"Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stack over the next couple of days as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Variation to Ineos Chemicals Grangemouth Limited permit - July 2023

Ineos Chemicals Grangemouth Limited (ICGL) have appealed the SEPA Initiated Variation served on ICGL on 25^th April 2023. This variation required the installation of Low Noise Elevated Flare Tips by 31^st December 2024. ICGL have appealed the date, proposing 31^st December 2026 instead.

The appeal has been made to the Scottish Government Planning and Environmental Appeals Division. 

Final Warning Letter to Ineos Chemicals Grangemouth Limited permit - July 2023

SEPA has concluded the investigation into the significant elevated flaring event at Ineos Chemicals Grangemouth Limited on 1st December 2022, which resulted in community complaints.

The investigation identified non-compliances with the site permit and SEPA has therefore issued a Final Warning Letter to Ineos Chemicals Grangemouth Limited to secure current and future compliance.

Flaring at Petroineos Grangemouth Refinery - 27th July 2023

SEPA has received the following community notice regarding recommissioning work at the Petroineos Grangemouth refinery site. 

"Following the completion of planned maintenance turnaround works, our team at the refinery will begin the recommissioning of processing plant from today.

"We are taking this opportunity to advise the local community that there may be some increased elevated flaring and noise from the refinery over the coming days as the production unit comes back online.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @PetroineosGM

On Wednesday 28th June, SEPA was notified of recommissioning work scheduled to take place at Petroineos Grangemouth Refinery.

This work was delayed and is now happening between 6th-18th July 2023.

The operator has advised there will be short spells of steam venting during the preparatory work for the start-up. This may last up to 36 hours and be audible outside of the site boundary.

Thereafter, there will be increased elevated flaring from the site as a number of production units are sequentially recommissioned.

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @PetroineosGM

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA.

"Following the completion of planned maintenance works, our teams at Kinneil will be starting up processing plant from tomorrow morning, Wednesday 19th July.

"Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stack over the next couple of days as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS 

On Wednesday 28th June, SEPA was notified of recommissioning work scheduled to take place at Petroineos Grangemouth Refinery.

This work was delayed and is now happening between 6th-18th July 2023.

The operator has advised there will be short spells of steam venting during the preparatory work for the start-up. This may last up to 36 hours and be audible outside of the site boundary.

Thereafter, there will be increased elevated flaring from the site as a number of production units are sequentially recommissioned.

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @PetroineosGM

SEPA has received the following notice regarding planned maintenance work at the INEOS FPS Kinneil site:

"Following the completion of planned maintenance works, our teams at Kinneil will be starting up processing plant from tomorrow morning, Tuesday 27th June.

"Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stack over the next couple of days as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

Authorities continuously monitor air quality in the area and this information can be found at scottishairquality.scot. 

Following a significant flaring incident at Ineos Chemicals in 2018, SEPA varied the Ineos Chemicals Grangemouth (ICGL) permit in 2019 to require ICGL to carry out a Best available techniques (BAT) assessment for flaring at the KG ethylene plant. BAT assessments were submitted in 2020 and 2021.

The BAT assessments and further discussions with ICGL have led SEPA to the identification of new low sound flare tips as BAT for elevated flaring. The disturbance to the community from flaring incidents in 2022 has led SEPA to identify this work as urgent. Consequently, on 25th April 2023, SEPA varied the permit to secure compliance with BAT for low sound flare tips at the next opportunity namely, the plant shutdown in 2024.

The permit has been varied as follows:

1. In section 4.5 the following new condition has been added:

4.5.14 From 31 December 2024 the KG Ethylene Plant elevated flares (Emission Points EP-KG-1 and EP-KG-

2) shall operate using new low sound burners (tips) designed with internal steam tubes or an equivalent design which will deliver the same performance for steam and sound reduction.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA.

"Following the completion of planned maintenance turnaround works, our teams at the refinery will begin the recommissioning of processing plant from this afternoon.

"During the preparatory work for their start up short spells of steam venting will take place that may last up to 36 hours. These may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"Thereafter, there will be increased elevated flaring from the site as a number of production units are sequentially recommissioned.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that there will be controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stacks for a period of up to ten days as each of the plants are brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @PetroineosGM

SEPA has received the following notice regarding planned work at the INEOS Grangemouth site:

"From lunchtime today (Friday 16th June) our teams will be undertaking a piece of planned work at the Grangemouth site.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place whilst we are completing the work.

"This may last up to 12 hours and may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA has received the following notice regarding planned work at the INEOS Grangemouth site:

“Following the completion of planned maintenance works, our teams at Kinneil will be starting up processing plant from tomorrow morning, Tuesday 6th June.

“Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stack over the next couple of days as the plant is brought back on line.

“We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

“We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA has received the following notice regarding planned work at the INEOS Grangemouth site:

"From tomorrow morning, Friday 26th May, our teams will be undertaking a piece of planned work at the Grangemouth site.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place whilst we are completing the work.

"This may last up to 12 hours and may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA has received the following notfication from INEOS:

"Due to a short-term operational issue at one of the off-shore installations connected to the Forties Pipeline, we will be managing periods of controlled elevated flaring at the INEOS FPS Kinneil Terminal. This will be evident over the weekend and will last up to approximately 48 hours."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_fps

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or use our online reporting form. This is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We aim to follow up all complaints within 24 hours.

21 June

SEPA officers have been in regular contact with Petroineos and Ineos Chemicals this week following odour and noise issues which affected local Grangemouth residents on 15 / 16 June. A short update on each facility is provided below:

PETROINEOS 

The Refinery at Grangemouth, operated by Petroineos, is returning parts of its processing to normal operation following extensive maintenance work and a recent power supply issue. SEPA understands that the operator continues to respond to an issue with the sulphur units and that flaring is possible across the weekend. This type of flaring can impact on the town when easterly winds occur and the forecast for this weekend, particularly from Sunday morning, is for easterlies to commence.

SEPA’s regulatory officers have been in contact with the site operators and have been informed that action is being taken by the Refinery to minimise flaring levels and to aid dispersion over the weekend. Odour impacts are still a possibility in the short term as the Refinery returns to normal operation and the weather forecast remains as it is.

SEPA has urged Petroineos to proactively inform the local community regarding site operations. The following message has been issued by Petroineos https://twitter.com/PetroineosGM/status/1142069670851354626?s=20

INEOS CHEMICALS

On Tuesday 18 June, Ineos Grangemouth announced that the facility were due to restart part of their site, with some associated flaring.  See twitter.com/INEOS_GM/status/1140882027996155905 for more details.

Odour is not currently being reported in Grangemouth and no complaints have been received by SEPA since the Sunday 16 June.

Local residents are encouraged to check the Grangemouth Hub webpage for the latest updates.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue from any site regulated by SEPA in Grangemouth are encouraged to contact our Pollution Hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or use our online reporting form. This is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We aim to follow up all complaints within 24 hours.

16 June

On Saturday 15 June 2019 SEPA’s 24 Hour Pollution Hotline received sixty-six complaints regarding odour and noise in the Grangemouth area.

Having yesterday identified the source of odours as the Petroineos in Grangemouth, officers attended the site again today (Sunday 16 June).

SEPA understands that the operator continues to respond to an issue with the sulphur units which explained the nature of the reports SEPA received.

Officers were unable to detect the odour today (Sunday) and reports have decreased significantly.

SEPA has again impressed on Petroineos the importance of resolving outstanding issues and have urged them to provide an update to the community as soon as possible.

15 June

SEPA has received a significant number of complaints today regarding odour and noise in the Grangemouth area.

SEPA regulatory staff have attended the area and identified that the most likely source of the reported odours and noise is the refinery operated by Petroineos in Grangemouth.

We have been advised by the operator that the odours are due to an issue with the sulphur units and this helps to explain the nature of the reports SEPA has received - with members of the public reporting smells of striked matches and sulphur/ rotten eggs.

We are awaiting an update from Petroineos, have impressed on them the importance of resolving the odour and noise issues quickly and have urged them to provide an update to the community as soon as possible. We will attend the site again tomorrow (16 June) and will seek a further update from the operator.

INEOS FPS who operate the Kinneil Terminal have notified SEPA of the potential for planned flaring lasting approximately 48 hrs starting around 25 June 2019. It is understood that flaring is to primarily take place using ground flares to reduce the noise impact with limited elevated flaring.  

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue from any site regulated by SEPA in Grangemouth are encouraged to contact our Pollution Hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or use our online reporting form. This is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We aim to follow up all complaints within 24 hours.

SEPA received notification of unplanned flaring event by INEOS Chemicals at 11.44pm on Thursday, 27 June.  The operator subsequently advised that the event was due to a system upset at the site and that elevated flaring had stopped by 12.45am on Friday, 28 June.

SEPA has received a number of complaints from local residents attributed to the flaring incident and is currently in contact with INEOS Chemicals to understand the cause of the flaring.

SEPA has received notification from INEOS Chemicals that they will be re-starting a production unit today. Whilst this may result in periods of controlled elevated flaring it is understood that flaring is to primarily take place using ground flares to reduce the noise impact.

The following notification has been issued by INEOS this afternoon to highlight the potential for flaring - https://twitter.com/INEOS_GM/status/1145655981931749376.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue from any site regulated by SEPA in Grangemouth are encouraged to report this at sepa.org.uk/report. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We aim to follow up all complaints within 24 hours.

SEPA has received the following notfication from INEOS FPS:

"INEOS FPS will be undertaking trials on its flare systems on Thursday 4th July between 08:00 and 17:00. The trials are intended to evaluate new elevated flame monitoring technology which, if successful, will enable the site to better manage its flare system.

"Local residents and those passing through the area may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring during this period. This will be associated with the trial. We have informed the Regulator, SEPA, of our activities."

SEPA has received the following notfication from INEOS FPS:

"Following a short outage, we will be re-starting one of our plants at Kinneil from 1800 hours today, Thursday 11 July.

As the plant is recommissioned there will be some periods of intermittent flaring. To minimise the effect of the flaring we will be making maximum use of ground flares, but there may be a need for some elevated flaring. We anticipate that flaring may occur intermittently over a period of 2 to 3 days as we start up."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_fps

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We aim to follow up all complaints within 24 hours.

Notifications of flaring starting 7 August - INEOS Chemicals

INEOS Chemicals Ltd has informed SEPA that it intends to flare from tonight (7 August) as part of its shutdown for planned maintenance. Flaring rates are expected to be low, but are due to begin around midnight.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or use our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Thursday 1 August

SEPA has received a notification from INEOS Chemicals in Grangemouth that there will be some spells of controlled elevated flaring from Thursday 1 August. This is due to the shutdown of a production unit in preparation for planned maintenance.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

Thursday 25 July

SEPA has received a notification from INEOS Chemicals in Grangemouth that a scheduled maintenance programme will be undertaken starting from 07:30 on Thursday 25 July. The shutdown is expected to last approximately 40 hours. The majority of flaring is expected to be within the ground flare capacity, which is utilised to minimise the noise impact.

Tuesday 23 July

SEPA has received a notification from INEOS Chemicals in Grangemouth that flaring is taking place from 12:00 in order to carry out maintenance. It is estimated that there will be low levels of intermittent flaring for around 12 hours.

SEPA has been informed by CalaChem Ltd of a planned shutdown during the week beginning 12 August 2019. The company has advised that during the shutdown a redundant section of plant will be demolished and removed. This could result in noise during the day and there is the possibility of odours.

CalaChem Ltd will be required to take all necessary actions to ensure compliance with their environmental license during the shutdown. SEPA has been in contact with the company to discuss the main aspects of the work to be carried out, with a view to minimising the risk of odour release or noise nuisance during the work.

Members of the public who wish to report pollution or are concerned about the impact from pollution can contact SEPA using our online reporting form at sepa.org.uk/report. This is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Update - 16 September 2019

CalaChem Ltd restarted operations at the end of week commencing 12 August 2019 - following completion of the planned shutdown work. During the shutdown a redundant section of the plant was isolated and all material which could create odour has now been removed. This has eliminated an odour emission source. Demolition of the remaining building structure will result in some noise during the work and SEPA will continue to discuss how this noise can be minimised.

INEOS FPS has notified SEPA of planned flaring at Kinneil Terminal in Grangemouth over a 24 hour period from 1am on Thursday 26 September. This is associated with maintenance work on Train 2. The company has advised SEPA that they will undertake noise monitoring during any elevated flaring to ensure noise is being controlled.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

INEOS FPS has notified SEPA of planned flaring at Kinneil Terminal in Grangemouth that is expected to commence late afternoon, or early evening, Friday 18 October and continue for several days over the weekend.

The plan involves the use of ground flares to minimise the amount of elevated flaring and to reduce the effects from flaring.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Chemicals -

"We are now in the process of re-starting the first of two production units following a period of planned maintenance at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"From Sunday, 27 October, as we bring this unit back into production there will be some spells of controlled elevated flaring associated with this activity; this is part of the normal start up process.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring including making full use of a ground flare. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

"We remain committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_fps

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our Pollution Hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A fire occurred at the INEOS FPS site at Grangemouth Docks at 10.40am on 16 Jan 2020.  The fire lasted approximately 45 minutes and generated dark smoke that resulted in very low pollution risk with the plume dispersing over the Forth estuary away from Grangemouth town.  

No emissions to land or water occurred as a result of the incident.  

SEPA will be following up the matter with the company and the Health and Safety Executive to understand the root cause and ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent a recurrence.

SEPA has received the following notfication from INEOS:

"For operational reasons, there will be an increase in the controlled elevated flaring from the stacks at the Grangemouth site from this afternoon – Tuesday 11^th February.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring including making full use of a ground flare. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

"We remain committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_grangemouth

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form or by calling  0800 80 70 60 . This is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA has received a notfication from INEOS Chemicals that over the weekend there is a liklihood of some very minor flaring between 9pm on Saturday 14 March and 7am on Sunday 15 March as part of the normal start up process. 

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_grangemouth

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form or by calling  0800 80 70 60 . This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA has received a notification from INEOS Chemicals that there is a likelihood of minor elevated flaring for up to three days as part of the normal start up process. 

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_grangemouth

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form or by calling  0800 80 70 60 . This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA has received a notification from INEOS Chemicals that there is a likelihood of intermittent flaring for 12 hours from midnight on Tuesday 31 March. 

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_grangemouth

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form

SEPA has received a notification from INEOS Chemicals that there will be planned, low-level flaring over Sunday evening/early Monday morning (17/18 May).

The site has advised that during an average start up controlled flaring lasts approximately 24-36 hours. Flaring will be minimised as much as possible, with an average flaring rate of between 3 and 4 tonnes per hour. Maximum flaring rates of 5 tonnes per hour may be observed for short periods of time within this flaring window. This rate is expected to reduce over the time period.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_grangemouth

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form

SEPA has received a number of complaints about flies in the Grangemouth area. Officers have had a number of regulatory discussions with a local waste management firm that has been suggested as a possible source.

The information being provided to SEPA is that operations at the site are normal. The operator has indicated there is no significant increase in fly activity on the premises and  has confirmed that they are continuing to carry out pest control as required by their SEPA licence.

SEPA is currently exploring different options to enable us to investigate this matter while observing Scottish Government guidelines.

Anyone concerned about flies they believe are related to a SEPA-regulated site can report it through our 24-hour contact centre using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notfication from INEOS Chemicals:

"To undertake essential work to remove a quantity of off-specification ethylene gas from the pipeline that runs between Grangemouth and Runcorn, Cheshire, there is a requirement to remove some of this gas from a section of the line. To do this in a safe and controlled manner, INEOS are working with the owners of the pipeline, to install a temporary flare.

"Following a rigorous assessment, and in consultation with the Regulator, the most appropriate place to install the temporary flare is within the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"This temporary flare stack is shorter than those that are a familiar sight on the Grangemouth skyline. For this reason, once the activity begins, the flare from the stack will be at a lower elevation than those members of our local community may be familiar with.

"We anticipate that the flaring will be on-going for approximately 2-3 days, commencing Thursday 11 June and will be controlled and carefully monitored to reduce the levels as much as possible.

"We do apologise for any inconvenience this activity may cause, and in anticipation we thank our local community for their understanding at this time."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_gm

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our Pollution Hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA has received complaints about odour in the Grangemouth area in recent days.

The source of the odour has been identified as Calachem Limited Effluent Treatment Plant on Earls Road, Grangemouth. 

Following investigation, the operator is working to resolve an issue with the operation of their treatment plant which is expected to reduce the odour.  

SEPA takes all reports of pollution seriously and recognises the impact odour can have on local communities. SEPA will remain in close contact with the operator so that this issue is resolved as soon as possible.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Updates are available in these drop down sections, divided by date and operator.

SEPA received notification of an unplanned flaring event by INEOS Chemicals in Grangemouth at 7:10pm on Saturday, 4 July 2020.

INEOS Chemicals staff are working to find a resolution a quickly as possible. 

SEPA will provide updates as and when they become available.

You can report pollution incidents on our website by visiting at www.sepa.org.uk/report.

*Update - 3:02am on Sunday, 5 July 2020 *

INEOS Chemicals staff have informed SEPA that steps have been taken to reduce flaring activity, and work is ongoing to return the plant to normal operations.

SEPA will provide further updates as and when they become available.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS:

"From today, Tuesday 7 July, as we re-start a production unit at the INEOS site, there may be some spells of controlled flaring associated with this activity. This is part of the normal start up process.

“We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring including making full use of the ground flare.

“We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

“We remain committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_grangemouth

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

INEOS FPS has notified SEPA of planned flaring at Kinneil Terminal in Grangemouth following a planned outage for maintenance and repairs. Flaring is expected to begin on Wednesday 15 July at 12 noon and last until midnight on Thursday 16 July.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA has been informed of planned flaring from INEOS in Grangemouth starting on the morning of Wednesday 22 July 2020. 

This is due to changeovers which will be intermittent throughout Wednesday between 4am and 10pm, as will be the associated flaring.

Flaring is not expected to continue into night time hours.   

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA is aware of planned flaring from INEOS FPS at Kinneil Terminal  in Grangemouth which started at 2am today and is expected to cease by 10pm tonight 31 July 2020.

This is due to compressor changeovers resulting in flaring throughout Friday between 2am and 10pm. Flaring is not expected to continue into night time hours beyond 10pm tonight.   

Flaring is also planned  on Monday 3 August due to further compressor changeovers. This will result in flaring between 2am and 10pm. Flaring is not expected to continue into night time hours beyond 10pm.    

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

SEPA has received complaints about odour in the Grangemouth area in recent days.

Following recent complaints SEPA officers have carried out investigations and confirmed the presence of an offensive odour.

The source of the odour has been identified as Calachem Limited Effluent Treatment Plant on Earls Road, Grangemouth. The operator is investigating and working towards resolution of the issue as soon as practical.

SEPA takes all reports of pollution seriously and recognises the impact odour can have on local communities. SEPA will remain in close contant with the operator so that this issue is resolved as soon as possible.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA has been notified of planned flaring from INEOS FPS at Kinneil Terminal  in Grangemouth starting at 4am on 13 August until midday Friday 14 August.

This is due to a planned restart. Flaring up to 50 tonnes per hour may occur until the plant is operational.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

SEPA has been notified of planned flaring from INEOS FPS at Kinneil Terminal due to the following:

1. Train 1 starting up at on Saturday 15 August at 00:01hrs  until midday Sunday 14 August (delayed from 13 Aug due to Thunderstorm)  
2. Train 3  starting  on Sunday 16 August  at 00:01hrs until midday Monday 17 August.

This is due to Train 1 starting up after repairs  and Train 3 shutting down for planned maintenance work.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA has been notified of planned flaring from INEOS FPS at Kinneil Terminal due to the following:

1. Train 2 shutdown on 27 August from 09:00hrs until 28 August  
2. Train 2 start up on 30 August until 1 Sept 23:30 hrs

This is due to planned system testing and maintenance work.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

SEPA has been notified of flaring from INEOS FPS at Kinneil Terminal due to the following:

1. Train 2 taken to hot standby and restarted due to unplanned changes in gas throughput from the N Sea.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

SEPA has been notified by INEOS FPS Ltd of elevated flaring at Kinneil Terminal this afternoon (Friday 4 September), which may result in noise disturbance going into and over the weekend.

The flaring is associated with a second plant start up, which is planned to complete on Sunday 6 September.

Members of the public who are concerned about noise impacts can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS at Kinneil Terminal.

A delay in North Sea production into the Forties Pipeline System means that the process plant start up, due to have taken place over last weekend, will now take place in the next 24-48 hours.

This will result in periods of controlled elevated flaring at the Kinneil Terminal.

We will make every effort to reduce the level and duration of this flaring, which may last up to 48 hours.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @ineos_fps

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

SEPA has received notification of planned, low level flaring maintenance by INEOS Chemicals in Grangemouth from early Sunday morning 13 September 2020.

The site has advised that during an average shutdown, controlled flaring lasts approximately 24-36 hours with an average flaring rate of between 2 and 3 tonnes per hour. Maximum flaring rates of 5 tonnes per hour may be observed for short periods of time within this flaring window. This flaring rate is expected to reduce over the period and will be minimised as much as possible.

Members of the public who are concerned about noise impacts can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA received complaints about odour in the Grangemouth area on 23 September 2020. 

Following these complaints SEPA officers have attended and confirmed the presence of an offensive odour.

The source of the odour has been identified as due to works at Calachem Limited Effluent Treatment Plant on Earls Road, Grangemouth. The operator is working towards resolving the issue as soon as practical.

SEPA takes all reports of pollution seriously and recognises the impact odour can have on local communities. SEPA will remain in close contact with the operator so that this issue is resolved as soon as possible.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Chemicals - 

From today, Monday 9^th November, as we re-start a production unit at the INEOS Grangemouth site, there may be some spells of controlled elevated flaring associated with this activity. This is part of the normal start up process.

We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring including making full use of the ground flare.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

We remain committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.

Having received reports of elevated flaring at INEOS Chemicals the operator has advised SEPA that it is currently working to re-start equipment and that flaring is expected to continue into the night until the process is re-established. You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM.

Petroineos is also conducting a short period of flaring following a process upset on one unit. This is expected to be of short duration while the unit restarts.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue are encouraged to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Chemicals -

"From tomorrow, Wednesday 16 December, as we re-start a production unit at the INEOS Grangemouth site, there may be some spells of controlled elevated flaring associated with this activity. This is part of the normal start up process.

We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring including making full use of the ground flare.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

We remain committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS -

“From tomorrow, Thursday 17 December, INEOS FPS will be commissioning sections of its process plants following planned maintenance. This will result in periods of controlled elevated flaring at the Kinneil Terminal; this is part of the normal preparations for the full start up process.

We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring, which may last up to 48 hours.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA is aware of the controlled elevated flaring at INEOS Grangemouth, on Saturday 9 January 2021. INEOS has issued the following community statement on its social media, @Ineos_GM:

"Due to an operational issue on one of our manufacturing units at the INEOS Grangemouth Site we are currently experiencing a period of controlled elevated flaring.

We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring and will make full use of the ground flare.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

We remain committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring. Once we have satisfactorily resolved the issue, we will restart the manufacturing unit. We will advise you when this is due to take place."

SEPA is aware of the controlled elevated flaring at INEOS Grangemouth, on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 January 2021. INEOS has issued the following community statement on its social media, @Ineos_GM:

"As we restart one of our manufacturing plants at the Grangemouth site, there will be spells of controlled elevated flaring through today and into tomorrow. This is part of the normal start up process. 

We will make every effort to reduce the level and duration of the flaring, including making use of a ground flare. 

We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near the site. We remain committed to informing you of any activities that may result in flaring and thank you for your understanding."

SEPA is aware of the controlled elevated flaring at INEOS Grangemouth, on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 January 2021. INEOS has issued the following community statement on its social media, @Ineos_GM:

"In addition to our notice of 11 January, we are currently in the process of starting up a second manufacturing plant at our site in Grangemouth. 

This may result in spells of controlled elevated flaring over the next 48 hours which we will make every effort to reduce. Flaring is part of the normal start up process. 

We apologise for any inconvenience our activities may cause. We remain committed to informing our local community of any activities that might result in flaring." 

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS:

"Following the re-start of one of our manufacturing plants at the Grangemouth site last week, we are now in the process of commissioning another unit. There may be spells of controlled elevated flaring evident from the site through today and into tomorrow. This is part of the normal start up process.

"We will make every effort to reduce the level and duration of the flaring, including making use of a ground flare.

"We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to the site. We are committed to informing you of any activities that may result in flaring and thank you for your understanding."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS -

"INEOS FPS will be undertaking essential maintenance work at its Kinneil site tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd February). As a consequence, from tomorrow morning, spells of controlled elevated flaring may be visible from the site.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA is aware of planned controlled elevated flaring at INEOS Grangemouth, on Saturday 13 February 2021. INEOS has issued the following community statement on its social media, @Ineos_GM:

"Following the unplanned shutdown earlier this week of one of our manufacturing plants at Grangemouth, we are now in the process of preparing the plant for restart.

"Residents and those in the vicinity of the site may notice spells of controlled elevated flaring from Saturday (13th February) onwards. This is part of the normal start up process.

"We will make every effort to reduce the level and duration of the flaring, including making use of a ground flare.

"We do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to the site. We are committed to informing you of any activities that may result in flaring and thank you for your understanding."

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA is aware of planned controlled elevated flaring at INEOS Grangemouth, on Friday 19 February 2021. INEOS has issued the following community statement on its social media, @Ineos_GM:

"From today, Friday 19 February, as we re-start a production unit at the INEOS Grangemouth site, there may be some spells of controlled elevated flaring associated with this activity. This is part of the normal start up process.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring including making full use of our ground flare.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and thank you for your patience.

"We remain committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said:

"SEPA was notified of unplanned flaring at Kinneil Terminal by INEOS FPS on Wednesday 24 February.

“Whilst flaring is an important safety mechanism, and is permitted through conditions in site permits, SEPA is committed to ensuring that flaring at industrial sites in Scotland remains the exception rather the routine.

"Specialist officers are following up the matter with the Operator to understand the cause and the actions that were taken to reduce the impact on the community.”

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS -

"Following a period of planned maintenance at the INEOS FPS Kinneil facility our teams are preparing to restart a piece of processing plant.

"From today, and through this week, as we commission, there will be spells of controlled elevated flaring at the Kinneil Terminal; this is part of the normal start up/commissioning process.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who areconcerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS -

"As we manage a planned change in the flow of oil and gas from off-shore installations connected to our pipeline system, there will be periods of controlled elevated flaring at the INEOS FPS Kinneil terminal.

"This will be evident during the first half of next week (commencing 19 April).

"We will make every effort to minimise the duration and level of the flaring.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who areconcerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Chemicals –

“Please be advised that we will be undertaking a number of tests today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) on one of our manufacturing plants at Grangemouth.

“These tests will be carried out during the day and may result in some spells of minimal flaring. These will be of a short duration.

“We remain committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS -

"As part of our flaring improvement programme at the Kinneil Terminal we plan to carry out plant trials on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week, during the daytime.

"These trials may result in brief periods of controlled elevated flaring.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS -

“INEOS FPS will be undertaking a period of planned maintenance work across its entire pipeline network. As a consequence, from Monday 24th May, spells of controlled elevated flaring may be visible from the Kinneil site. This is part of the normal shutdown process.

“We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

“We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring. “ 

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS –

“Following the successful completion of planned maintenance work across the Forties Pipeline System network, INEOS FPS are working with our customers to bring the system back online.

“A number of our customers have taken the opportunity during the period to carry out their own maintenance on their assets and the restart will commence as soon as customers have completed their own maintenance and are able to deliver minimum flows to the system.

“As the system is brought back on line, from today (23 June) spells of controlled elevated flaring may be visible from the Kinneil site over the coming week. This is part of the normal start up process and will be determined by the rate at which each of the off-shore customers increase their production.

“We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring.

“We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

A spokesperson for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said:

“The flaring during the start-up will be through the elevated flare as currently Train 2 has no ground flares until a new ground flare is installed as required by the Permit. The Operator is required to monitor noise levels during the start up to ensure flaring noise is minimised in accordance with the Permit requirements and report the results to SEPA.

“Whilst flaring is an important safety mechanism, and is permitted through conditions in site permits, SEPA is committed to ensuring that flaring at industrial sites in Scotland remains the exception rather than the routine.”

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

INEOS FPS has notified SEPA of flaring this weekend from Kinneil due to a trip of the Forties Pipeline on 2 July. This follows the recent restart earlier this week after a planned shutdown.

The terminal will restart Train 2 again over 2-5 July. The flaring during the start-up will be through the elevated flare as currently Train 2 has no ground flares until a new ground flare is installed as required by the Permit. The Operator is required to monitor noise levels during the start up to ensure flaring noise is minimised in accordance with the Permit requirements and report the results to SEPA.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

As part of the re-start process at the INEOS Chemicals Grangemouth site there may be some spells of low-rate, controlled elevated flaring beginning within the next 24 hours.

This is part of the normal start up process and SEPA expects the operators to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring. Elevated flaring is expected to last approximately 24 - 36 hours.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS –

"INEOS FPS will be undertaking a period of planned maintenance work at its Kinneil site. As a consequence, from today (Tuesday 13 July) and over the next 60 hours, spells of controlled elevated flaring may be visible from the site.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our local neighbours and thank you for your patience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS -

"Due to unplanned reductions in throughput from off-shore installations that export into FPS, spells of controlled elevated flaring may be visible from the Kinneil site commencing tonight.

"This may continue for a period of up to 48 hours and will be determined by the rate at which each of the off-shore installations increase their production.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS -

"We are undertaking a short period of planned maintenance tomorrow, Thursday 29^th July. Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring during the day.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS –

“We are undertaking a period of planned work starting tomorrow, Tuesday 3 August. This will include the re-energisation of equipment that was overhauled as part of the recent investment by the company into the Forties Pipeline network.

“Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring whilst we undertake and complete the work.

“We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring including making use of a ground flare.

“We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Chemicals –

“INEOS Grangemouth is in the process of preparing to shut down a section of one of its manufacturing units to undertake maintenance works.

“This will result in spells of controlled elevated flaring from the site beginning today (12 August).

“We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of the flaring, including making use of the Ground Flare.

“We remain committed to informing those who live near to the site of any activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS –

“We are undertaking a piece of planned work starting on Wednesday 25 August. Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring whilst we undertake and complete the work.

“We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

“We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Chemicals –

“Following the successful completion of maintenance works, INEOS at Grangemouth is commencing the start-up of one of its manufacturing plants.

“This will result in spells of controlled elevated flaring from the site beginning tomorrow7 September.

“We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of the flaring, including making use of the Ground Flare.

“We remain committed to informing you of any activities that may result in flaring. We apologise to those that live and work close to our site for any inconvenience that this may cause during the start-up phase.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS –

“INEOS FPS will be undertaking a piece of planned work over a two-day period, starting on Tuesday 14 September.

“Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring whilst we complete the work.

“We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

“We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

As part of the re-start process at the INEOS Chemicals Grangemouth site there may be some spells of low-rate, controlled elevated flaring from this afternoon.

This is part of the normal start up process and SEPA expects the operators to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring. Elevated flaring is expected to last approximately 24 - 36 hours.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Chemicals –

"Following the successful completion of planned maintenance works, INEOS at Grangemouth is commencing the start-up of one of its manufacturing plants.

"The re-start was delayed and this will now result in spells of controlled elevated flaring from the site beginning tomorrow (2 October).

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of the flaring, including making use of the Ground Flare.

"We remain committed to informing you of any activities that may result in flaring. We apologise to those that live and work close to our site for any inconvenience that this may cause during the start-up phase."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS –

“INEOS FPS will be undertaking a piece of planned work on Friday 22 October.

“Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring whilst we complete the work.

“We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

“We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS –

"INEOS FPS will be undertaking a piece of planned work on Wednesday 17 November.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring whilst we complete the work.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS –

"INEOS FPS will be undertaking a piece of planned work today, Tuesday 23^rd November.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring whilst we complete the work.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS –

“INEOS FPS will be undertaking a piece of planned work from Tuesday 14 December.

“Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring whilst we complete the work.

“We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

“We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS FPS –

“INEOS FPS will be recommissioning a piece of equipment following maintenance.

“From today, local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring whilst we bring the equipment back into service.

“We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

“We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS –

"Following an unplanned shutdown this morning on one of our manufacturing plants and subsequent flaring, we are now in the process of re-starting.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the site may note intermittent controlled elevated flaring from later today, Monday, through to Wednesday as we bring the plant back on line.

"We will make every effort to reduce the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

"We remain committed to informing you of any activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via INEOS_Grangemouth (@INEOS_GM)

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

SEPA has received the following notification from Petroineos Manufacturing Scotland Ltd at Grangemouth Refinery –

“Following the successful period of planned maintenance, from today, 16 December, we will begin the phased recommissioning of a number of refinery units.

“There will be controlled elevated flaring at various periods during the recommissioning phase over the forthcoming week. This is part of the normal start up process.

“We will make every effort to reduce the duration of the flaring.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to the site. We remain committed to informing you of any activities that may result in flaring and thank you for your understanding.”

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @PetroineosGM

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact our pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

Following an unplanned shutdown of one of the INEOS manufacturing plants on Monday 10 January, the operator has advised local residents and those in the vicinity of the site that intermittent controlled elevated flaring would occur from Monday, through to Wednesday as the plant is now in the process of re-starting.

SEPA has been liaising closely with the site since we were first notified of the unplanned shutdown and potential consequences of the restart.

It is important to stress that the plant is designed to cope with this type of situation and flaring is an important safety mechanism during the restart process. However, we are aware that there was a period of noise and light pollution and will continue to closely monitor the situation.

We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible. Elevated flaring is expected to last approximately 24 - 36 hours.

SEPA will continue to monitor operations at the plant. We would like to thank the members of the public who reported seeing flaring last night and remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Local Authorities continuously monitor air quality in the area and this information can be found here: Site Info - Air Quality in Scotland (scottishairquality.scot)

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via INEOS_Grangemouth (@INEOS_GM)

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS –

"Overnight, Tuesday, our teams made good progress towards re-establishing manufacturing operations on the affected plant and we are now entering the final stages of the complex re-start programme.

"As such, the high level flaring associated with this event has concluded.

"We apologise for any inconvenience our operations may have caused and thank you for your ongoing patience as we bring the plant back on line.

"We remain committed to informing you of any activities that may result in flaring at the Grangemouth site."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via INEOS_Grangemouth (@INEOS_GM)

SEPA will continue to liaise closely with the site throughout the re-start and will await a full, detailed report from the operator on the cause of the latest flaring incident. The evidence we are gathering will enable us to determine whether there has been a breach of the site’s permit conditions and what our next steps should be in line with our published Enforcement Policy.

We would like to thank the members of the public who reported seeing flaring over the last few days and remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Local Authorities continuously monitor air quality in the area and this information can be found here: Site Info - Air Quality in Scotland (scottishairquality.scot)

SEPA has received the following updates regarding work at Grangemouth that will require flaring.

INEOS FPS Planned Work

"INEOS FPS will be undertaking a piece of planned work from today, Tuesday 18 January.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring whilst we complete the work.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

Petroineos recommissioning work

"Petroineos is continuing the recommissioning programme of its plants following the successful completion of maintenance.

"From today (18 Janury), local residents and those in the vicinity of the Grangemouth Refinery may notice spells of controlled elevated flaring whilst we bring the equipment back in to service.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feeds via INEOS_Grangemouth (@INEOS_GM) and @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact SEPA's pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

Local Authorities continuously monitor air quality in the area and this information can be found at Site Info - Air Quality in Scotland (scottishairquality.scot)

SEPA has received the following updates regarding work at INEOS FPS that will require flaring.

"Our teams at Kinneil will be undertaking a piece of planned maintenance work today, Tuesday 25 January.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring during the day whilst they complete their work.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feeds via @INEOS_FPS

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact SEPA's pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

Local Authorities continuously monitor air quality in the area and this information can be found at Site Info - Air Quality in Scotland (scottishairquality.scot)

Following an issue at one of the INEOS manufacturing plants on Thursday 10 February, the operator has advised local residents and those in the vicinity of the site that spells of controlled elevated flaring would occur on Thursday afternoon and evening.

SEPA has been liaising closely with the site since we were first notified of the elevated flaring and have regulatory staff in the area who will continue to assess the impacts on the local community during the time.

It is important to stress that the plant is designed to cope with this type of situation and flaring is an important safety mechanism.

We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

SEPA will continue to monitor operations at the plant. We would like to remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Local Authorities continuously monitor air quality in the area and this information can be found here: Site Info - Air Quality in Scotland (scottishairquality.scot) 

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via INEOS_Grangemouth (@INEOS_GM)

SEPA has received the following update regarding work at INEOS Grangemouth that will require flaring.

"To enable us to undertake a piece of maintenance work on one of our manufacturing plants, we have chosen to shut the plant down this morning, Tuesday 15 March.

This will result in short spells of controlled elevated flaring from the north side of the site that may be evident to those in the vicinity. The teams will make every effort to reduce the level and duration of the flaring.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may have.

We remain committed to informing our local community and those who work nearby of any activity that might result in flaring."

SEPA received the following update regarding unplanned flaring at INEOS Grangemouth. 

"We are investigating the circumstances around a short term unplanned flaring episode last night (22 March) at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused our local community."

An incident report has been received and any non-compliances will be investigated. 

SEPA received the following update regarding controlled elevated flaring at Petroineos Grangemouth. 

"We are in the process of recommissioning one of the refinery units at the Grangemouth site.

"Over the next 36 hours there will be periods of controlled elevated flaring as we bring the unit back on line. This is part of the normal start-up process.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to the site.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

It is important to stress that the plant is designed to cope with this type of situation and flaring is an important safety mechanism. 

SEPA has been liaising closely with the site since we were first notified of elevated flaring and will continue to monitor operations at the plant. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

We would like to remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SEPA received the following update regarding controlled elevated flaring at INEOS FPS.

"INEOS FPS is undertaking a piece of maintenance work today Thursday 31 March.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring for 4-6 hours whilst we complete the work.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

It is important to stress that the plant is designed to cope with this type of situation and flaring is an important safety mechanism.

SEPA has been liaising closely with the site since we were first notified of elevated flaring and will continue to monitor operations at the plant. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

Notification of controlled elevated flaring at Grangemouth - 11 April 2022

SEPA received the following update regarding recommissioning work at the Petroineos Grangemouth refinery.

"We are in the process of recommissioning one of the refinery units at the Grangemouth site.

"Over the next 12 hours there will be periods of controlled elevated flaring as we bring the unit back on line. This is part of the normal start-up process.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to the site.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA has been liaising closely with the site since we were first notified of elevated flaring and will continue to monitor operations at the plant. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

We would like to remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @PetroineosGM.

Members of the public who are concerned about a potential pollution issue can contact SEPA's pollution hotline using our online reporting form.

Local Authorities continuously monitor air quality in the area and this information can be found at Site Info - Air Quality in Scotland (scottishairquality.scot)

SEPA received the following update regarding controlled elevated flaring at INEOS FPS Kinneil site. 

"Our teams at Kinneil will be undertaking a piece of planned maintenance work tomorrow, Thursday 21 April.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring over an 18 hour period whilst they complete their work.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.”

It is important to stress that the plant is designed to cope with this type of situation and flaring is an important safety mechanism. 

SEPA has been liaising closely with the site since we were first notified of elevated flaring and will continue to monitor operations at the plant. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

SEPA received the following update regarding controlled elevated flaring at INEOS FPS Kinneil site. 

"As part of our on-going flaring improvement programme at the INEOS FPS Kinneil Terminal, we will be undertaking plant trials today, Monday 9^th May and tomorrow, Tuesday 10^th May, during the daytime.

"These trials may result in brief periods of controlled elevated flaring.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and thank you for your patience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

Notification of controlled elevated flaring at Petroineos Refinery Grangemouth - 25 May 2022

SEPA received the following update regarding controlled elevated flaring at Petroineos Refinery Grangemouth site. 

"We are currently in the process of recommissioning a number of refinery units at the Grangemouth site.

"From today 25th May, and over the next few days there will be periods of controlled elevated flaring as we sequentially bring the units back on line. This is part of the normal start-up process.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to the site.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

Notification of controlled elevated flaring at INEOS FPS Kinneil site - 30 May 2022

SEPA received the following update regarding controlled elevated flaring at INEOS FPS Kinneil site. 

"Our teams at Kinneil will be undertaking a piece of planned maintenance work from tomorrow morning, Tuesday 31 May.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring over an 18 hour period whilst they complete their work.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

We would like to remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Local Authorities continuously monitor air quality in the area and this information can be found at Site Info - Air Quality in Scotland (scottishairquality.scot)

Notification of controlled elevated flaring at INEOS Grangemouth - 15 June 2022

SEPA received the following update regarding controlled elevated flaring at the INEOS Grangemouth site. 

"We are undertaking a piece of maintenance work on one of our manufacturing plants today.

"As a consequence over the next 24 hours there will be spells of controlled elevated flaring from the south side of the site that may be evident to those in the vicinity. The teams will make every effort to reduce the level and duration of the flaring.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may have.

"We remain committed to informing our local community and those who work nearby of any activity that might result in flaring."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

We would like to remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

Local Authorities continuously monitor air quality in the area and this information can be found at Site Info - Air Quality in Scotland (scottishairquality.scot)

SEPA received the following update regarding controlled elevated flaring at the INEOS Grangemouth site.
"Our teams at Kinneil will be undertaking a piece of essential maintenance work this evening, Monday 4^th July.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring over the next (approx.) four hours tonight whilst they complete their work.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

SEPA received the following update regarding controlled elevated flaring at the INEOS FPS Kinneil site.

"Our teams at Kinneil are continuing a piece of essential maintenance work that commenced Monday 4^th July.

"Local residents and those in the vicinity of the Kinneil site may notice short spells of controlled elevated flaring through this evening and overnight whilst they continue their work.

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of this flaring and apologise for any inconvenience.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

Notification of controlled elevated flaring at Petroineos Grangemouth site - 24 July 2022

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding the INEOS Grangemouth site. 

"Our teams at the Petroineos refinery will be undertaking planned maintenance work on one of the manufacturing units.

"From Sunday 24 July and over a subsequent few days into the following week there will be periods of controlled elevated flaring on the north side of the site as they carry out this maintenance work.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to the site. We will do our upmost to reduce the level and duration of any flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

Notification of maintenance at INEOS Grangemouth site - 9 August 2022

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding the INEOS Grangemouth site. 

"Routine maintenance work is being carried out on a piece of equipment at the INEOS Grangemouth site from today. This work will take 36 hours to complete, during which there may be the potential for short spells of flaring.

"The teams will make every effort to reduce the level and duration of any flaring during this period, including the use of a ground flare.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

"We remain committed to informing our local community and those who work nearby of any activity that might result in flaring."

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding the INEOS Grangemouth site. 

"As part of our routine maintenance programme we will be undertaking short spells of steam venting from a plant on the south side of the site.

"This will take place over the next 24-48 hours and may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community and we will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding the INEOS FPL Kinneil site. 

"Our teams at Kinneil will be starting up processing plant from Saturday 13 August.

"Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stacks over the next 48 – 72 hours as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise any disruption from this activity where possible.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding the Petroineos Refinery in Grangemouth. 

"Following an operational issue on one of our operating units in the refinery, there was a period of noisy flaring this afternoon as the unit was safely brought off line. SEPA is aware of the issue.

"Our teams are working towards the safe restart of the unit. The recommissioning of the unit will result in elevated flaring for a period of time.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to the site.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

Notification of elevated noise at Petroineos Refinery in Grangemouth - 19 August 2022

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding the Petroineos Refinery in Grangemouth. 

"Our teams are continuing the recommissioning of a refinery unit following issues earlier this week.

"As part of that work there will be elevated noise from the refinery tomorrow, Saturday 20^th August, during the day. This will last for 15 – 20 minutes.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to the site."

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at INEOS Grangemouth. 

"As part of our routine maintenance programme we will be undertaking short spells of steam venting from a plant on the south side of the site.

"This will take place over the next 24-48 hours, beginning tomorrow (23^rd August), and may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community and we will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

Notification of maintenance at INEOS Grangemouth - 26 August 2022

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at INEOS Grangemouth. 

"As part of a routine programme of works we will be decommissioning a piece of plant for inspection and maintenance.

"This will take place over the next 12 hours and as a consequence there will be short spells of steam venting that may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community. We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at INEOS Grangemouth:

"As part of a routine programme of works we will be decommissioning a piece of plant for inspection and maintenance from lunchtime today.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting may be audible outside of the site boundary this afternoon and into the early evening as our teams undertake this activity.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA would like to remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM.

Update on maintenance at INEOS Grangemouth - 9 September 2022

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at INEOS Grangemouth:

"We have successfully concluded the maintenance work, and from this afternoon, we will be recommissioning the plant.

"There may be spells of steam venting associated with this activity until this evening.

"We apologise for any inconvenience and advise in case the sound is audible beyond our site boundary."

SEPA would like to remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at Ineos FPS Kinneil:

"Our teams at Kinneil will be starting up processing plant from today, Monday 26 September.

"Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stacks over the next 48 – 72 hours as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring, and minimise any noise from this activity where possible.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"As part of a routine programme of works we will be decommissioning a piece of plant for inspection and maintenance from lunchtime today.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting may be audible outside of the site boundary this afternoon and into the early evening as our teams undertake this activity.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"As part of a routine programme of works we will be restarting a piece of plant from Saturday morning, 8^th October, following inspection and maintenance.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting may be audible outside of the site boundary during the day.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and  apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at the INEOS Chemicals Grangemouth site.

"As part of a routine programme of inspection and maintenance works we will be restarting a piece of plant from Saturday morning, 15th October.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place during the commissioning work which may be audible outside of the site boundary during the day.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at the INEOS FPS Kinneil site.

"Following the completion of planned maintenance works, our teams at Kinneil will be starting up processing plant from tomorrow morning, Wednesday 2^nd November.

"Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stacks over the next couple of days as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring.

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at the INEOS FPS Kinneil site.

"From tomorrow, Saturday 12 November, our teams will be recommissioning a piece of plant, following a routine programme of inspection and maintenance works.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place during the weekend and into Monday whilst we are commissioning. This may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"From tomorrow, Saturday 19 November, our teams will be recommissioning a piece of plant, following a routine programme of inspection and maintenance works.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place during the day whilst we are commissioning and which may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

Recommissioning work at the INEOS Grangemouth site - 22 November 2022

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"From this afternoon, Tuesday 22 November, our teams will be undertaking a piece of planned maintenance at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place during the day whilst we are completing the work. These may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

Notification of work at the INEOS Grangemouth site - 1 December 2022

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"From this afternoon our teams will be recommissioning a piece of plant following planned maintenance.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place whilst we are completing the work. These may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"We apologise to our local community for any inconvenience caused as a consequence of flaring at our site overnight (Thursday 1^st December).

"One of our manufacturing plants developed a fault that required the removal of a quantity of gas from the process and, as per industry standard, flare this via the high level flares. We are very much aware of the effect this has on our local community and our teams worked hard overnight to reduce the level and duration of the flaring, including making use of a ground flare.

"We are now in the process of re-establishing manufacturing on the plant having rectified the issue. This will result in the need to continue to flare through Friday and into Saturday as we bring the plant back on line. We will do our utmost to do this in a manner that maintains safety and also in consideration of those who live and work nearby.

"Please be advised that we use our social media platform Twitter (@INEOS_GM) to advise of any activities that might result in flaring or noise from the Chemicals site."

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

SEPA would like to remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM.

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA regarding work at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

From this afternoon our teams will be recommissioning a piece of plant following planned maintenance.

We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place whilst we are completing the work. These may be audible outside of the site boundary over this afternoon and into the evening.

We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

SEPA continues to liaise with the site and monitor operations. We expect the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

SEPA would like to remind anyone who is concerned about a potential pollution issue to contact us using our online reporting form. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Grangemouth:

"Following the resolution of an issue from earlier in the week, our teams are in the process of restarting a manufacturing plant at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"From Saturday [17 December] as we commence this process, local residents may notice spells of intermittent flaring from the high level flares to the south side of our site. This is part of the normal start up programme. 

"We will do our utmost to reduce the level and duration of any flaring, including making use of the ground flare.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. We are committed to informing local residents and those who work nearby of any operational activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up to date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Grangemouth:

"Our operations, maintenance and engineering teams continue to work to bring one of our manufacturing plants back on line.

"Local residents may notice the sounds and flaring associated with this activity over the next 24/48 hours until the re-start process concludes.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We are taking steps to reduce the level of noise and flaring as we safely bring the plant back into production, including making full use of a ground flare.

"We are committed to informing local residents and those who work nearby of any operational activities that may result in flaring and noise."

You can view up to date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Grangemouth:

"Our operations, maintenance and engineering teams are making good progress in bringing one of our manufacturing plants back online.

"As we advised previously, local residents may notice the sounds and spells of flaring associated with this activity over the next 48 hours until the re-start process concludes.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We are taking steps to reduce the level of noise and flaring as we safely bring the plant back into production, including making full use of a ground flare.

"We are committed to informing local residents and those who work nearby of any operational activities that may result in flaring and noise."

You can view up to date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA expects the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from this activity where possible.

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Grangemouth:

"From Sunday 8 January 2023, our teams will be carrying out planned maintenance on one of our process units.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place whilst we are completing the work. These may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

You can view up to date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA has received the following notification from INEOS Grangemouth:

"From this afternoon our teams will be undertaking a piece of planned routine maintenance at the INEOS Grangemouth site.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place whilst we are completing the work. This may last up to 12 hours and may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

You can view up to date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA received the following notification from INEOS Grangemouth:

"From this afternoon our teams at the INEOS Grangemouth site will be recommissioning a piece of plant following planned routine maintenance.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place over a 12 hour period whilst we are completing the work and these may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

You can view up to date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

SEPA received the following notification from INEOS FPS Kinneil:

"Our teams at Kinneil will be starting up processing plant from today, Wednesday 1^st February.

"Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stacks over the next 48 hours as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

You can view up to date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

The following notice has been shared with SEPA regarding the Petroineos Refinery in Grangemouth

"Our teams are carrying out recommissioning of a refinery unit after issues last week.

"From today, 8th February and over the next few days there will be some controlled elevated flaring. This is part of the normal start up process. 

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to site.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA expects the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

The following notice has been shared with SEPA regarding INEOS Grangemouth.

"From lunchtime on 21st February, our teams will be carrying out planned maintenance on one of our process units.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place over a 12 hour period whilst we are completing the work and these may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

SEPA expects the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

The following notice has been shared with SEPA regarding INEOS Grangemouth.

"From later this afternoon and into the evening our teams at the INEOS Grangemouth site will be recommissioning a piece of plant following planned routine maintenance.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place over an 18 hour period whilst we are completing the work and these may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA expects the operator to make every effort to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

The following notice has been shared with SEPA regarding INEOS Grangemouth.

"From later this afternoon and into the evening our teams at the INEOS Grangemouth site will be recommissioning a piece of plant following planned routine maintenance.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of steam venting will take place over a 12 hour period whilst we are completing the work and these may be audible outside of the site boundary.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

The following notice has been shared with SEPA regarding INEOS FPS at Grangemouth.

"Following the completion of planned maintenance works, our teams at Kinneil will be starting up processing plant from Friday 10 March.

"Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stack over the next couple of days as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

The following notice has been shared with SEPA regarding INEOS Grangemouth.

"From today, Friday 3rd March, we will be recommissioning a manufacturing plant on the south side of the Grangemouth site.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community of the potential for short spells of flaring and steam venting. These may be occasionally evident whilst the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to reduce the level and duration of any flaring associated with this activity including making use of our ground flare. 

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM

The following community notice has been shared with SEPA.

"Following the completion of planned maintenance works, our teams at the refinery will be starting up processing plant from late this afternoon, Wednesday 15th March.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that there will be controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stacks for a couple of days as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @PetroineosGM

The following notice has been shared with SEPA regarding INEOS Grangemouth.

"From today, Friday 17^th March, our teams will be recommissioning a manufacturing plant on the south side of the Grangemouth site.

"We are therefore taking this opportunity to advise our local community that short spells of flaring and steam venting may be occasionally evident over a 48 hour period whilst the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to reduce the level and duration of any flaring associated with this activity including making use of our ground flare. 

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

The following notice has been shared with SEPA regarding Petroineos refinery.

"Petroineos refinery is commencing planned maintenance work within one of the manufacturing areas.

"From Sunday 2 April there will be periods of controlled elevated flaring and steam venting. This will occur mainly as units are decommissioned. There will be a very low level of flaring that will continue for the duration of the maintenance works, which is unavoidable.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our neighbours and those who work near to the site.

"We are committed to informing our local community of our maintenance activities and thank you in advance for your patience."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

Authorities continuously monitor air quality in the area and this information can be found at scottishairquality.scot. 

The following notice has been shared with SEPA regarding planned work taking place at the INEOS FPS Kinneil site.

"Following the completion of planned maintenance works, our teams at Kinneil will be starting up processing plant from tomorrow morning, Tuesday 11th April.

"Consequently, there may be spells of intermittent controlled flaring evident from the elevated flare stack over the next couple of days as the plant is brought back on line.

"We will make every effort to minimise the level and duration of the flaring.

"We are committed to informing our local community and those who live and work nearby of our activities that may result in flaring."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_FPS

SEPA has received the following community notice from INEOS Grangemouth:

"Over the weekend and into Monday our teams will be carrying out planned maintenance on one of our process units.

"During a 12 hour window within this work there will be short spells of steam venting. As these may be audible outside of the site boundary, we are taking this opportunity to advise our local community.

"We will make every effort to reduce the sound associated with this activity and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause."

SEPA expects the operator to minimise disruption from these activities where possible.

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's Twitter feed via @INEOS_GM