Koyuncu Group Invests $150M in Chlorine Alkali Facility to Cut Turkey's Caustic Imports

Key highlights
  • Koyuncu Group is investing $150M in a Chlorine Alkali Facility in Konya.
  • The facility will cover 33,000 m2 and employ 80 people initially.
  • Production capacity is set at 50,000 tons annually, starting early 2022.
  • The project involves Vespro A.Ş. and focuses on caustic, chlorine, and hydrochloric acid.
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Koyuncu Karatay Kimya Chlorine Alkali Plant · Turkey
Operational / Completed
2021
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Investment Overview

Koyuncu Group is investing $150 million in a new Chlorine Alkali Facility located in Konya, Turkey. The facility aims to address nearly half of Turkey's caustic import needs.

Facility Details

The facility will span 33,000 square meters and is expected to employ 80 people in its initial phase. It will have an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons.

Production and Technology

The facility will produce caustic, chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, and hydrochloric acid. The project emphasizes the use of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient technologies.

Timeline and Partnerships

The project is set to be completed within 15 months, with production expected to start by early 2022. Koyuncu Group has partnered with Vespro A.Ş. for the project's execution.

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