7 Feb 2005

INEOS CHLOR PROVIDES THE TECHNOLOGY TO UPGRADE FINNISH CHEMICALS' CHLOR-ALKALI PLANT AT JOUTSENO, FINLAND

INEOS Chlor is providing the technology to upgrade the 75,000 Te/annum chlor-alkali plant operated by Finnish Chemicals at Joutseno in Finland.

Finnish Chemicals is a long-term customer of INEOS Chlor, using its original membrane cell technology FM21- HP when the plant was constructed in 1984. This upgrade secures the long-term future of the chlor-alkali plant and is part of Finnish Chemicals' ongoing investment strategy.

Jyrki Mäki-Kala, Fine and Speciality Division Director of Finnish Chemicals said: "We are pleased to up-grade our plant using INEOS Chlor's technology. We have a long term relationship with INEOS Chlor and value their ongoing technical support and customer service."

The value of the contract has not been disclosed.

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

INEOS Chlor (formerly ICI Chlor-Chemicals) has over 25 years experience and expertise in membrane electrolyser technology.

For further information please contact the INEOS Chlor Press Office:

Tel: +44 (0) 1928 517823
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