Overview
INEOS, one of the world’s leading petrochemical companies, operates a major site in Grangemouth, Scotland. The facility plays a central role in the UK’s energy and chemical supply chain, with safety and reliability at the forefront of every operation.
When the company sought to improve illumination across key access roads linking monitoring stations, they required a lighting solution that could perform in hazardous environments while meeting stringent compliance standards.
Objectives and Challenges
The Grangemouth site houses highly flammable materials, which means even routine infrastructure upgrades must account for explosion risk. INEOS needed lighting that could ensure safe movement of vehicles and personnel between critical monitoring points without compromising compliance.
Key requirements included:
- ATEX Zone 2 compliance, ensuring protection against explosive atmospheres.
- Consistent illumination of access roads for 24/7 operational safety.
- Robust durability, withstanding harsh weather conditions typical of Scotland’s central belt.
- Reliability and efficiency, minimising downtime and maintenance.
The challenge was not just to provide light, but to do so in a way that upheld INEOS’s uncompromising standards for operational safety.
The work
Kellwood Lighting delivered a tailored solution using the Gainsborough Series Zone 2 Flood Light, designed specifically for hazardous area applications.
Key product advantages included:
- Zone 2 ATEX rating: Full compliance with hazardous area regulations.
- High-output performance: Ensured bright, even illumination along critical access roads.
- Durable construction: Built to withstand corrosion, impact, and adverse weather conditions.
- Low-maintenance design: Extended product lifespan, reducing servicing needs in hazardous areas.
Kellwood collaborated closely with INEOS site engineers to ensure placement and beam angles optimised coverage and improved visibility across the access routes. The design results are detailed below:
| Parameter | Average Lux (Eav) | Uniformity (U0) |
|---|---|---|
| Target | >20 lux | >0.4 |
| Design Level | 25 lux | 0.56 |
The results
The INEOS Grangemouth project demonstrates Kellwood Lighting’s capability to deliver specialist industrial lighting solutions for some of the most demanding environments in the world.
By combining technical expertise with proven product performance, Kellwood ensured the client’s safety, compliance, and efficiency goals were fully met, and delivered measurable benefits:
- Enhanced safety: Reliable illumination for staff and vehicles reduced the risk of incidents during night operations.
- Compliance achieved: Full adherence to ATEX Zone 2 standards.
- Operational efficiency: Reduced maintenance and improved reliability minimised disruption.
74% forecast energy saving
