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UK Firm Ineos Drives Growth in US Fracked Ethane Exports

New analysis shows British firm Ineos drives at least two-thirds of US fracked ethane exports to Europe.

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  • Center for International Environmental Law analysis shows Ineos responsible for at least two-thirds of US fracked ethane exports.
  • Shipments of fracked ethane by Ineos grew from 429 kilotonnes in 2016 to 3,130 kilotonnes in 2025.
  • Campaigners link health issues in Pennsylvania to 36 fracking wells surrounding a resident's property near Ineos operations.

Why it matters. This trade expands the use of fracked gas in European plastics production despite fracking bans in much of Europe, raising concerns about environmental and health impacts along the global supply chain.

Updated Sources: The Guardian, Wikipedia: Ineos

New analysis by the Center for International Environmental Law reveals that British company Ineos drives the majority of US fracked ethane exports to Europe. Data shows shipments from the company grew from 429 kilotonnes in 2016 to 3,130 kilotonnes in 2025, with the firm responsible for at least two-thirds of total US exports. Critics argue this trade, which uses gas from Pennsylvania wells, creates environmental and social risks for communities along the supply chain.

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UK Firm Ineos Drives Growth in US Fracked Ethane Exports

The UK firm Ineos is leading a surge in the trade of US fracked ethane, a move that carries potentially far-reaching environmental and social consequences. In Washington County, Pennsylvania, local campaigners like Lois Bower-Bjornson have reported severe health issues among residents living near fracking well pads. These reports include cases of rashes, nosebleeds, and anemia in children, sparking community outrage. The expansion of ethane exports highlights the tension between industrial growth and local public health concerns.

The GuardianWikipedia: Ineos

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