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Extreme gas costs force three UK process plants to suspend production

Ineos has suspended operations at three Hull chemical plants after UK gas costs made production uneconomic, providing a sharp warning for energy-intensive food factories and their supply chains.

22 September 2026 · Energy Utilities Sustainability

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FDF warning puts energy and operating-cost resilience back at the centre of factory strategy

The Food and Drink Federation's September forecast warns that manufacturers face renewed pressure from energy, logistics, packaging and ingredient costs, increasing the value of…

9 September 2026 · Energy Utilities Sustainability

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HEINEKEN heat-pump project cuts Manchester brewery gas consumption by a third

HEINEKEN UK says its £28.2m Manchester Brewery heat-pump project has reduced on-site natural-gas consumption by 33% and CO2-emissions intensity by 42%, providing a major…

9 September 2026 · Energy Utilities Sustainability

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