GI Chemical Solutions, a subsidiary of CSG, has recently partnered with Exolum to commission an 11,500 caustic soda storage tank at the Port of Immingham, expanding the UK’s capacity and strengthening supply resilience for key manufacturing sectors.
The facility, managed in partnership with Exolum, a leading chemicals and energy logistics organisation, provides a dedicated distribution and storage hub for caustic soda on the East Terminal in Immingham, featuring a specialist tank and upgraded tanker-loading infrastructure. Operated by GI Chemical Solutions, it is the largest seaborne caustic soda tank in the region and is designed to support growing industry demand across the UK.
GI Chemical Solutions is rapidly expanding its presence in the UK caustic soda market, growing its investment in UK infrastructure to support operations. Since launching its caustic soda operations in the UK, the company has grown the amount of caustic soda it distributes from zero to several thousand tonnes per month and manages an average of more than 55 bulk loads per week. The new Immingham facility offers 24/7 loading, improving speed and flexibility for customers.
To address delivery challenges often reported by manufacturing customers, the company has developed advanced dilution times at its dedicated water dilution facility at Immingham. The facility offers a full suite of caustic dilutions and is able to pump water at 1200 litres per minute, improving the speed of bulk caustic soda supply and strengthening supply chain resilience.
Nick Pickering, Sales Manager at GI Chemical Solutions, says: “Expanding into the UK market has been a big milestone for us, and the response has been incredibly strong. Customers here already know us for being reliable and easy to work with, and the Immingham facility helps us maintain that standard – delivering quickly, with the industry‑leading dilution times that we’re known for.”
James Scarisbrick, Commercial Manager, Chemicals, at Exolum, says: “This investment at Immingham is about making UK supply more resilient and more responsive. By adding dedicated storage and loading capability, we’re giving customers faster access to the caustic soda they rely on, at the times when they need it, helping boost confidence in continuity of supply. As an independent operator, we’re focused on operational excellence and on building the infrastructure that keeps UK manufacturing moving today, while strengthening the foundations for long-term industrial resilience.”
The caustic soda tank at Immingham strengthens the UK’s long‑term chemical supply capability. Caustic soda is essential in sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, food processing, water treatment, and metals processing, meaning reliable supply is critical for many industries. An additional facility at Immingham helps to support domestic resilience of caustic soda supply.
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