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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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INEOS Grangemouth Planned Maintenance

Date published: 20 October 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:

As part of the final phase of our major maintenance turnaround, we will be continuing with the restart of a piece of equipment tonight Tuesday 20th October and throughout this week.

This activity will result in periods of steam venting, and some flaring, which is a normal and expected part of the initial stages of restart. While measures will be in place to minimise noise, the sound of steam venting and flaring may be noticeable in surrounding areas for prolonged periods through the night.

We appreciate the community's understanding as we begin to safely return our facilities to operation.

SEPA expect the Operator to minimise the rate and duration of any flaring as far as possible.

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

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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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