Acrylonitrile

Also known as vinyl cyanide, ACN, and 丙烯腈.

Acrylonitrile projects

chemXplore tracks 2 projects producing acrylonitrile.

Follow these projects in chemXplore →

Latest news on acrylonitrile

23 June 2026
Zhenhai Refining and Chemical: 400,000 t/yr acrylonitrile unit achieves one-year stable operation

World's largest single-set 400,000 t/yr acrylonitrile unit runs continuously; energy and material use below design and water-reuse plus incineration-control measures reduce consumption.

23 December 2025
Toray Unveils Energy-Efficient Bioreactor Technology

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.

10 December 2025
Toray Unveils Antistatic ABS Resin for Electronics

New ABS resin reduces static, minimizing damage in semiconductor manufacturing. Offers improved durability, appearance, and color flexibility. Samples available next fiscal year.

9 July 2025
AnQore and Dutch Government Advance CO₂ Reduction Efforts

A new facility aims to cut emissions by 70% by 2029. Government support accelerates the project, with a final decision pending regulatory and financial clarity.

24 June 2025
Borealis and AnQore Enhance Circularity in Acrylonitrile Chains

Borealis' Borvida™ B-propylene enables sustainable acrylonitrile production, reducing carbon footprint by up to 90% without performance loss, supporting a shift from fossil feedstocks.

4 June 2024
Trillium and INEOS Launch First Plant-Based Acrylonitrile Demo Plant

The plant will convert glycerol to acrylonitrile, reducing greenhouse gases. Operations start in 2025 at INEOS Green Lake, Texas, validating commercial-scale economics and carbon footprint.

30 April 2024
INEOS Nitriles Launches Bio-Based Acrylonitrile, Cutting Carbon Footprint by 90%

Bio-based acrylonitrile supports carbon fiber production, reducing carbon footprint. Used in aerospace, automotive, and water purification, it enhances sustainability across industries.

4 January 2023
LANXESS and TotalEnergies Partner on Sustainable Styrene

They will supply biocircular styrene from tall oil for sustainable ion exchange resins, certified by ISCC PLUS. This supports their climate-neutral goals and customer demand for low-carbon solutions.

15 May 2014
Infinita and Musim Mas Partner to Restart Biodiesel Production in Spain

The agreement will boost competitiveness and secure the future of biodiesel plants in Ferrol and Castellón, which faced economic challenges since 2011. Production capacity totals 900,000 tons annually.

29 June 2006
DSM to Boost Acrylonitrile Plant Capacity by 10%

The de-bottlenecking project at the Geleen plant will add 24,000 tons/year capacity by Q3 2007, aligning with DSM's Vision 2010 strategy to maintain market leadership and enhance production processes.

Acrylonitrile plants by country

chemXplore tracks 28 plants producing acrylonitrile in 11 countries.

plants

The 4 with the most plants, of 11 countries.

Acrylonitrile producers

plants

The 3 with the most plants, of 16 producers.

A subscription lists every plant we track for acrylonitrile, with its owners and capacity. What a subscription does →