What is Ineos Phenol's decision regarding the restart of its Doel (Antwerp) phenol plant, and why?

Ineos Phenol has announced it will delay the planned restart of its phenol plant at Doel near Antwerp beyond 2027. The company attributes this decision to continued volatility in European and global markets, stating that the economic conditions required for a sustainable restart 'have not yet been sustainably' achieved.

How does Ineos Phenol's decision affect its Gladbeck operations?

As a result of delaying the Antwerp plant restart, Ineos Phenol is extending operations at its Gladbeck facility — implying continued reliance on Gladbeck to meet phenol production needs in the interim.

Ineos Delays Antwerp Phenol Restart Beyond 2027, Extends Gladbeck Operations

Jun 23, 2026

Ineos Phenol postponed the restart of its Antwerp phenol plant until after 2027 citing market volatility, while extending operations at its Gladbeck site.

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