Erdgas: Produktion ausgesetzt – Chemiekonzern Ineos kämpft mit hohen Gaspreisen
Das Vereinigte Königreich kämpft mit immer weiter steigenden Erdgaspreisen. Der Chemiegigant Ineos zieht nun Konsequenzen und stellt seine Produktion teilweise vorübergehend ein.
London - British chemicals company Ineos has temporarily halted production at its three plants in Hull, England, due to soaring gas prices in the United Kingdom. Owner Jim Ratcliffe blamed the higher gas prices for the decision, stating that "gas prices, which are now twelve times higher than in the US and eight times higher than in China, make it impossible for us to compete."
The chemicals plants manufacture substances used in medicines, clothing, cosmetics, construction, and military explosives, according to news agency PA. Around 1000 employees are affected, with 245 working at the impacted sites. The chemical plants use gas for energy and production processes. Two plants have already ceased production, with the third expected to follow in the coming days.
British gas prices have recently seen a significant increase. Meanwhile, BASF is reportedly considering the construction of a new production facility in India.
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