Air Emissions Amendment for INEOS Sulphur Dioxide Plant - Porcupine
Official title: INEOS Calabrian Corporation Canada, Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
INEOS operates a sulphur dioxide production plant in Porcupine, Ontario. They want to add an air separation unit and cooling tower to their facility. The Ministry is reviewing whether to approve this amendment to their air emissions permit.
Why This Matters
Live near Porcupine or Timmins? This plant releases sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide into the air. The proposed expansion could change local air quality. If you're concerned about industrial emissions in your community, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, INEOS could add new air separation equipment and a cooling tower to their facility. The amended permit would set new limits on operational flexibility and production capacity. These conditions would have an expiry date requiring future renewal.
Key Issues
- Should the air emissions permit be amended to allow new equipment?
- What operational limits should apply to the expanded facility?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Some supporting materials may need to be viewed in person by contacting the Ministry.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the March 6, 2026 deadline, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca.