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Grangemouth

Grangemouth is Scotland’s largest industrial cluster, with multiple large operators focused on fuel production, port operations and logistics as well as chemicals and pharmaceuticals manufacturing. There are also many smaller businesses co-located nearby. 

Grangemouth's industrial sites are principally regulated under:

• The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018

• Control of Major Accidents Hazards (COMAH).

Read more details on sites around Grangemouth including information on their site licence number(s).

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Latest update

INEOS Grangemouth Operations

Date published: 19 July 2026

The operator has issued the following community notice.

"We’re committed to keeping you informed about any activities that might cause temporary increases in noise levels at the site.

"Following the successful resolution of the plant issue on 12th July, our operations team is preparing to safely restart the plant.

"From today, Sunday 19th July, as we make the plant ready for operation, there will be periods of noise, which may be audible beyond the site boundary.

"From Tuesday 21st July, as we bring the plant back into production, there will be spells of elevated flaring visible to our local community. This is a normal and expected part of the start-up process.

"We will make full use of our Ground Flare to minimise the impact and apologise for any inconvenience."

You can view the latest updates on the company's X feed via @INEOS_GM

View previous updates

What we have done

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

You can view up-to-date messages on the company's X 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.

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

Sites in the area

There are over 40 regulated sites in the Grangemouth area. Information on each site, with a note of the site licence number(s) can be viewed below.

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