Feluy, Belgium

INEOS Oligomers’ Feluy plant, located just south of Brussels in Belgium, is the largest Western European producer of linear alpha olefins (LAOs) and the largest European producer of polyalpha olefins (PAOs). Its first operation unit was built by Ethyl Corporation in 1976.In 1991, the PAO unit started its 35,000 tons production, followed one year later by the LAO unit that produced 200,000 tons. An expansion occured in 2000 to increase the LAO capacity to 300,000 tons, whereas the PAO capacity was increased to 70,000 tons.

Responsible careThe Feluy site subscribed to the principles of “Responsible Care” in the early 90’s and founded with some companies-neighbors the “Safety and Environment Commission of the Feluy industrial area”. This Commission gathers also representatives of local communities, local and regional authorities, associations of environment defense & protection. Its aim is to have a dialog platform in order to exchange constructive ideas and ways to protect environment and prevent risks.

The plant is certified ISO 9001 – Quality – since 1990 and re-certified with version 2000 in 2004. It is also certified ISO 14001 – Environment – since 2001 and succeeded the recertification in January 2005.

INEOS Feluy received in December 2004 the Green House Gas Emission Authorization from Environmental & Natural Resources Direction of the Walloon Authorities. This permit has been delivered based on quotas assigned by the Government in respect to the Kyoto Protocol which is implemented since 1st January 05.

The site is part of FEDICHEM, the belgian Chemical Federation which completely endorses the « Business Charter for Sustainable Development » from the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce).

How to get there

By Air

To Brussels-Zaventem
The airport is located about 60 km north from Feluy. See also:

To Brussels south Charleroi Airport
The airport is located at about 30 km west from Feluy:

By Road - Direction from Brussels Airport

Take direction RE (Ring Est) « Liège – Namen”
Then follow “Charleroi - Bergen (Mons) - Parijs (Paris)”
You join the E19 “Bruxelles – Paris”
Take direction “Paris – Mons”
Exit Feluy N°20
Turn right – Direction Ronquières Feluy Zone C
After the white bridge, turn left
You pass the bridge over the canal
The entry of INEOS Feluy is immediately on your right

INEOS Feluy sprl
Zoning Industriel Nord – Zone C
7181 Feluy - Belgium