thyssenkrupp Uhde to build low‑emission 324 ktpa PET plant for KÖKSAN in Turkey
- KÖKSAN contracted Uhde Inventa‑Fischer (thyssenkrupp Uhde) to deliver a 324,000 t/y PET resin plant in Yumurtalık, Turkey; commissioning planned for 2028.
- The plant will use Uhde's patented MTR® continuous polycondensation (ESPREE and DISCAGE reactors) and eliminate solid‑state post‑condensation (SSP).
- MTR® is claimed to cut fuel and electricity‑related carbon footprint by up to 30%, while raising raw material yield and lowering CAPEX/OPEX.
- Scope covers license, basic and detail engineering, major equipment supply, and training of KÖKSAN operating personnel.
Project overview
KÖKSAN contracted Uhde Inventa‑Fischer (thyssenkrupp Uhde) to deliver a PET resin plant in Yumurtalık, Turkey, with nameplate capacity of 324,000 t/y suitable for packaging and bulk continuous filament (BCF) feedstock; completion and commissioning are planned for 2028.
Process technology
The plant will use Uhde’s patented Melt‑To‑Resin (MTR®) continuous polycondensation, a two‑reactor concept employing ESPREE and DISCAGE reactors that eliminates solid‑state post‑condensation (SSP) steps.
Economic and environmental impacts
MTR® is stated to raise raw‑material yield and reduce energy demand compared with conventional technologies, cutting fuel and electricity‑related carbon footprint by up to 30% while lowering CAPEX, OPEX and maintenance needs.
Contract scope and markets
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s scope covers licensing, basic and detailed engineering, supply of major equipment and training of KÖKSAN operating personnel; produced PET grades will be supplied to local markets and exported to the Middle East, the Americas, Europe and Africa.
Source: thyssenkrupp
