Acetone news

All news on Acetone (also known as Propanone, Dimethyl ketone, 2-Propanone, Propan-2-one, and Propane-2-one): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

17 June 2025
INEOS Phenol to close Gladbeck site due to high energy and carbon costs
The closure affects 279 jobs directly, impacts over 1500, and is due to uncompetitive costs and reduced local demand. Consultation with stakeholders will ensure a responsible exit.
15 September 2020
Celtic Renewables Biorefinery Advances Scotland’s Green Recovery
Scotland's first biorefinery progresses with new fermentation vessels, aiming to process whisky residues into low-carbon biochemicals, supporting the green economy and local investment.
25 February 2020
PKN ORLEN Adopts Honeywell Technology for New Phenol Plant in Poland
The new phenol complex will produce 200,000 metric tons annually, enhancing market position in petrochemicals. Honeywell provides technology, engineering, equipment, catalysts, and technical services.
27 November 2019
PKN ORLEN Advances Olefin Plant Expansion
A contract with Fluor for technical consultancy and PMC+ services will optimize the olefin plant expansion, enhancing project management and boosting PKN ORLEN's petrochemical capacity by 30%.
9 September 2019
PKN ORLEN Adopts Honeywell Tech to Enhance Petrochemical Output
The UOP MaxEne process boosts ethylene and aromatics production, enhancing naphtha molecule management and profitability for petrochemical operations in Poland.
10 December 2017
Celtic Renewables to Build Biofuel Plant in Grangemouth
The new plant will produce over 500,000 liters of biofuel annually, create 25 jobs, and utilize whisky residue. Construction starts early 2018.

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27 June 2007
Technip Secures €60M Hydrogen Plant Contract at CEPSA Huelva Refinery
The hydrogen plant, using proprietary technology, will produce 68,700m3/hour of hydrogen and high-quality steam. Completion is expected in Q4 2009, supporting CEPSA's expansion to meet Spain's demand.