INEOS Oxide is expected to temporarily halt production at its glycol ether plant located in Lavera, France, for a maintenance turnaround during the period of October–November 2025, according to a regional source. The outage remains unofficial, with no confirmed start date or duration disclosed by the company.
The Lavera facility, which can produce up to 135,000 metric tons per year, could face downtime that may ripple through local markets for glycol ethers if the maintenance period is extended or encounters delays. While the company has yet to issue public statements about the shutdown, industry watchers are already discussing possible impacts on supply availability in France and across European import channels.
Market participants are keeping a close watch, knowing that any unplanned extended shutdown, which is not uncommon for units of this size and complexity, can tighten supply, influence pricing, and create opportunity for alternative suppliers. The upcoming months could bring more clarity as INEOS Oxide finalizes its maintenance schedule and issues confirmations.
