Also known as dimethyl ketone and Borvida™ B-acetone.
chemXplore tracks 4 projects involving acetone, of which one is active.
4 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.
1 new construction.
Owners and developers: Rongsheng New Materials (Zhoushan) Co., Ltd. (1), Rongsheng Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (1)
Investors: SABIC (1)
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.
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.
Celtic Renewables converts waste to green chemicals, creating jobs and training in Grangemouth, with plans to expand biorefineries and workforce across the UK and Ireland.
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The 3 with the most plants, of 9 producers.
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