What are the key operational details of Ineos Inovenne's Italian chlor-alkali facilities being sold to Esseco Industrial?

Ineos Inovenne operates two chlor-alkali production sites in Italy: the Rosignano plant, with an annual capacity of 169,000 tonnes of caustic soda and 150,000 tonnes of chlorine, and the Tavazzano plant, which uses chlorine from Rosignano to produce sodium hypochlorite. These facilities supply customers across energy, pharmaceuticals, food, water treatment, construction, and defense sectors. Following the sale, Rosignano’s R&D unit will remain with Ineos Inovenne, while both plants will continue operating under Ineos Inovenne’s management until regulatory approvals are secured and the transaction closes—expected within the year—with no disruption to existing customers or supply chains.

Why is Ineos Inovenne selling its Italian chlor-alkali business, and how does this align with its broader European strategy?

Ineos Inovenne stated that the divestment is part of a strategic realignment of its European operations, aimed at sharpening focus on its core, integrated, and industry-leading polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and essential chlor-alkali businesses—particularly those with high levels of European integration. The company emphasized that the sale will not affect its core operations and is intended to streamline its asset portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to prioritizing vertically integrated, high-efficiency chlor-alkali and PVC value chains across Europe.

Ineos Inovenne Sells Italian Chlor-Alkali Business to Esseco Industrial

Apr 28, 2026

Ineos Inovenne has agreed to sell its Italian chlor-alkali operations to Esseco Industrial as part of a European strategic adjustment. The deal covers two production bases producing caustic soda and chlorine, though financial terms remain undisclosed pending regulatory approval.

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