Chemical
INEOS Inovyn moves to secure Runcorn’s critical chlor-alkali operations
The acquisition will give INEOS Inovyn full control of the Runcorn chlor-alkali and EDC value chain
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By ICN Bureau | August 22, 2026
INEOS Inovyn has agreed to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Runcorn MCP Limited, along with the assets and employees linked to EDC production at Runcorn, from Vynova Runcorn Limited following its entry into administration in 2025.
The deal, which remains subject to the completion of legal and regulatory processes, is expected to close later this year.
The acquisition will give INEOS Inovyn full control of the Runcorn chlor-alkali and EDC value chain, strengthening the long-term future of the site and reinforcing security of supply for customers.
The move is also significant for UK infrastructure. Around 98% of the chlorine used in drinking water treatment is supplied by Runcorn, underlining the site’s critical role in protecting public health and maintaining essential national infrastructure.
INEOS Inovyn said the acquisition will help safeguard the continuity of strategically critical chlor-alkali operations in the UK. Chlor-alkali products are essential to water treatment and food manufacturing and underpin major sectors including pharmaceuticals, healthcare and construction.
The company said strengthening the UK’s chlor-alkali capacity is vital to the country’s strategic autonomy and national resilience.
