Also known as vinegar acid.
chemXplore tracks 1 project producing acetic acid.
Renewed partnership extends supply of French-made, bio-based potassium-rich fertilizer for high-value crop formulations, strengthening local potassium availability.
Plant passed 1,000 t of bio-based acids; capacity reached 30–40% after June works; process held up during heat/water stress; aims to double NEOXY H2 2026 revenue vs H1.
NEOXY plant generated ~€1M in early 2026, production in the hundreds of tonnes, capacity at 20%, and a June 2026 shutdown for reliability and optimisation.
Peracetic acid produced using bio-based acetic acid and low‑carbon hydrogen peroxide; mass‑balance accounting lets customers lower Scope 3 emissions transparently.
FEED starts Q2 2026; FID targeted 2027; first production 2030. ~$1.7B capex. Up to 300,000 t/y to Acetic Acid. ~1,500 construction jobs, 25 permanent. CCS targets 97% capture.
New cyclohexanone route via cyclohexene esterification–hydrogenation: >99.95% single‑pass conversion, >8× equilibrium, −14% activation energy; waste −70%, CO₂ −38%; first commercial 2×200k t/yr unit
New bioreactor tech cuts energy use by 80-90%, converts chemicals efficiently, and enhances safety. Customizable for diverse applications, it aims to lower costs and environmental impact.
Clariant's HySat and EDHOX technologies win awards for innovation and sustainability in catalyst and petrochemical processes at the 2025 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards.
High energy costs and cheap Chinese imports threaten UK chemical jobs. INEOS urges tariffs to protect industry and warns of further closures without government action.
A UK site risks reclassification, losing carbon credits, despite cutting emissions. This may push industry offshore, challenging UK's clean investment credibility.
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