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Building America’s
Next-Generation
Acetic Acid Hub
Resilient Supply. Cost-Competitive. Sustainable.
ABOUT KEMVERA
Kemvera is a chemical innovation company producing bio-based acetic acid and ethyl acetate to build a resilient, petroleum-independent chemical supply chain while providing cost-effective solutions to decarbonize the acetyl value chain.
The Traditional U.S. Acetic Acid Supply Chain is Structurally Broken
5+
major supply chain disruptions since 2021
90%
of U.S. acetic acid production is concentrated in the U.S. Gulf Coast and based on fossil fuels
50%
price spikes due to supply volatility
Turning Surplus Corn Ethanol into a Supply Chain Solution for Acetic Acid
Kemvera is commercializing a breakthrough proprietary process that converts surplus Midwest corn ethanol into low-carbon, bio-based acetic acid and ethyl acetate used in everyday products.
See how our compact commercial-scale plant’s design and proprietary oxidation technology enable a strategic Midwest acetic acid hub — opening the pathway toward a more resilient, petroleum-independent chemical supply chain.
Our Ethanol-to-Acetic Acid Plant will Deliver
Cost-Competitiveness
Leveraging cost-advantaged corn ethanol feedstock and lower logistics costs
Resilient Supply
Diversifying domestic production beyond U.S. Gulf Coast
Sustainability
Replace petroleum feedstocks (methanol, CO) with renewable corn ethanol
Our Technology Delivers Real-World Results Impact
Innovating where sustainability meets affordability. Our flagship products — bio-acetic acid and bio-ethyl acetate — are driving the low-carbon chemical transition.
Emissions Reduction
2 kg CO₂ abated per kg product — 160% net emissions reduction
100% Bio-Based Chemicals
of U.S. acetic acid production is concentrated in the U.S. Gulf Coast and based on fossil fuels
World-Class Process Efficiency
95% conversion, 97% selectivity, 400 g/L/h space-time yield
Made in USA
Powered by domestic bioethanol, ensuring a resilient supply chain
Our Products
Partner with us to decarbonize your products across the acetyl value chain. Our bio-acetic acid and bio-ethyl acetate are essential building blocks that power everyday products—from footwear and paints to disinfectants and perfumes. CO₂-derived chemicals are next in our innovation pipeline.
Carbon Circularity
Nature’s principle at work. Bio-based inputs and products form a carbon-neutral cycle that eliminates net CO₂ emissions. Derived from corn, our sustainable chemicals and materials contribute to the well-being of the planet.
“At Kemvera, we’re transforming the chemical industry with affordable, drop-in bio-based solutions. Our bio-acetic acid and bio-ethyl acetate enable brands to decarbonize their value chains, supporting a cleaner, more sustainable future.”
Chern-Hooi Lim, Ph.D. — Founder & CEO
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