Commodity Production Costs Report
Acetone Production from Isopropanol
Acetone Plant Capital & Operating Cost Analysis | United States | Q1 2026
This report presents the economics of Acetone production from isopropanol via liquid phase process. The process examined is a liquid phase dehydrogenation process. In this process, isopropanol is dehydrogenated to acetone.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Acetone production and related Acetone production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Acetone production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Acetone plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Acetone plant operating costs (Opex).
The Acetone production process description includes a block flow diagram (BFD), an overview of the industrial site installations, detailing both the process unit and the necessary infrastructure, process consumption figures and comprehensive process flow diagrams (PFD). The Acetone plant capital cost analysis breaks down the Capex by plant cost (i.e., ISBL, OSBL and Contingency); owner's cost; working capital; and costs incurred during industrial plant commissioning and start-up. The Acetone plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.
Product
Acetone. Acetone, also known as 2-propanone, is the simplest ketone. It is used as solvent for a wide range of organic compounds (e.g. oils, fats, resins, waxes and gums). It is also used as feedstock for the production of several chemicals, such as methyl methacrylate, bisphenol A, and methyl isobutyl ketone. The main source of acetone is the process for phenol production from cumene, which generates acetone as by-product at an approximate ratio for 0.6 kg of acetone per kg of phenol. Industrial consumers of acetone usually receive shipments in large containers made of carbon steel, tank trucks made of stainless steel or aluminum, or rail tank cars made of carbon steel or aluminum. International shipments by sea are usually made in steel barges and amount at least 2,000 metric tons.
Raw Material
Isopropanol. Isopropanol is a widely used solvent in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cleaning products. It is valued for its rapid evaporation and disinfectant properties, making it a key ingredient in hand sanitizers and surface cleaners. Isopropanol is produced by the hydration of propylene and is stored as a liquid. It is easy to transport and has become even more critical in the hygiene sector.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Capital cost required to build the plant examined.
Plant Capital Cost Details
Fixed capital (ISBL, OSBL, and owner's cost), working capital, and additional capital requirements.
Plant Cost Breakdowns
Process unit (ISBL) and infrastructure (OSBL) costs, plus a plant cost breakdown by discipline.
Operating Costs Summary
Variable costs and the total operating cost of the plant studied.
Operating Cost Details
Utilities costs, operating fixed costs, and depreciation.
Plant Capacity Assessment
Capital investment and operating costs compared across different plant capacities.
Production Process Information
Block flow diagram, with descriptions of the process unit (ISBL) and site infrastructure (OSBL).
Process Consumptions
Raw materials and utilities consumption, by-product credits, and labor requirements.
Process Diagrams
Process flow diagrams (PFD), equipment list, and industrial site configuration.
Content Highlights
Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Acetone production plant examined.
Plant Capital Cost Details
Detailing of fixed capital (ISBL, OSBL & Owner’s Cost), working capital and additional capital requirements.
Plant Cost Breakdowns
Breakdown of Acetone process unit (ISBL) costs and infrastructure (OSBL) costs; plant cost breakdown per discipline.
Operating Costs Summary
Summary presenting the operating variable costs and the total operating cost of the Acetone production plant studied.
Operating Cost Details
Detailing of utilities costs, operating fixed costs and depreciation.
Plant Capacity Assessment
Comparative analysis of capital investment and operating costs for different Acetone plant capacities.
Production Process Information
Block Flow Diagram, descriptions of process unit (ISBL) and site infrastructure (OSBL).
Process Consumptions
Raw materials and utilities consumption figures, by-products credits, labor requirements
Process Diagrams
Process flow diagrams (PFD), equipment list and industrial site configuration
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