EC 200-662-2
Also known as dimethyl ketone and Borvida™ B-acetone.
chemXplore tracks 5 projects involving acetone, of which 2 are active.
5 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.
Of the active ones, 2 new construction.
Pushes integrated regional bases, oil‑to‑chemicals/specialty conversions, smart factories and capacity rationalisation to secure feedstocks and high‑end materials for advanced manufacturing.
Q2 sales fell 5% Q-o-Q; adjusted EBITDA SAR 3.38bn; H1 dividend SAR 3.3bn; Fujian complex start-up expected Q4 2026.
Evaluating up to 50% stake in Zhoushan advanced-materials project; PDA sets framework toward a potential FID and joint development.
Planned late‑2027 restart of the Doel phenol plant postponed due to weak demand, high energy and carbon costs; Gladbeck will continue operating and Doel kept ready.
ISCC PLUS‑certified, mass‑balanced acetone from non‑food waste biomass offers up to 175% cradle‑to‑gate carbon reduction while matching conventional acetone performance.
Funding will boost biorefinery capacity 10x, creating jobs and supporting sustainable manufacturing in Grangemouth.
Funding supports a new £120M biorefinery in Grangemouth, creating 149 jobs by 2030, and aims to boost green energy and sustainable manufacturing in the area.
The partnership integrates tailored enzymes into a bio-refining process, boosting efficiency, reducing fossil fuel reliance, and supporting net-zero goals.
Celtic Renewables explores Japan's market for bio-based chemicals, leveraging whisky by-products to cut carbon footprints and foster international partnerships.
Vulkanox HS Scopeblue reduces CO2 footprint by over 30% using bio-circular materials and renewable energy, enhancing rubber durability without altering production processes.
chemXplore tracks 12 plants producing acetone in 10 countries.
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The 4 with the most plants, of 10 countries.
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