A plastics plant in Sarnia, Ont., that has been subject to recent orders and regulations from both the provincial and federal governments over benzene emissions is permanently shutting down. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * A plastics plant in Sarnia, Ont.
, that has been subject to recent orders and regulations from both the provincial and federal governments over benzene emissions is permanently shutting down. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? A plastics plant in Sarnia, Ont., that has been subject to recent orders and regulations from both the provincial and federal governments over benzene emissions is permanently shutting down.
Ineos Styrolution said in a statement Tuesday that its decision to close the Sarnia site by June 2026 was made “irrespective” of the current regulatory situation. “This difficult business decision to permanently close our Sarnia site was made following a lengthy evaluation process and is based on the economics of the facility within a wider industry context,” CEO Steve Harrington wrote in the statement. “The long-term prospects for the Sarnia site have worsened to the point that it is no longer an economically viable operating asset.
” The site temporarily shut down in April shortly after the neighbouring Aamjiwnaang First Nation recorded high benzene emissions and said people there were falling ill. Earlier this month, the province introduced a n.
