Warning of flaring as Ineos plans major maintenance programme at Grangemouth plant
Residents have been warned there could be flaring as Ineos prepares to carry out a major maintenance programme at its Grangemouth site.
At the same time, those living near the Ineos FPS at Kinneil that there could be increased flaring from tomorrow, August 1 and lasting for 48 hours.
The Grangemouth 2026 Maintenance Turnaround (TAR), a major programme of planned work across the site when 400 additional contractor staff will work alongside the company’s own personnel.
Contracts have been awarded to more than 70 companies across equipment, materials and services, with over 60 of these organisations having a presence in Scotland
This work will see extensive inspection, overhaul, renewal, and replacement of equipment across a number of the Ineos operating assets.
The company said: “This essential work helps ensure the ongoing safe, reliable and efficient operation of our facilities and has been in planning for more than a year.”
To prepare the plants for maintenance, units will be shut down in a phased and controlled manner beginning on Wednesday, August 5. As part of this process, flaring will be required and could continue for up to 48 hours.
The company said: “Flaring is an industry-recognised safety measure used to safely dispose of hydrocarbon gases that cannot be re-used or recycled during a shutdown. We will take all reasonable steps to minimise both the duration and visibility of flaring activity, including the use of our Ground Flare where appropriate.”
They also said that they would use social media to keep the community informed of when flaring is taking place.
Once the maintenance work is complete, there will then the the recommissioning phase with further details to come at that time.
An Ineos spokesperson said: “We remain committed to keeping our neighbours informed about significant site activities, including periods of flaring.”