# INEOS Inovyn acquires UK's last ethylene dichloride asset in Runcorn

INEOS Inovyn acquired the UK's last ethylene dichloride asset in Runcorn, which supplies around 98% of the chlorine used in drinking water treatment.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-10-16
- Where: Runcorn, United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: ethylene dichloride, chlorine
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [INEOS Inovyn](https://endata.com/companies/70675.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [indianchemicalnews.com](https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/ma), 2026-10-16: "Around 98% of the chlorine used in drinking water treatment is supplied by Runcorn."

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