- The new PET plant will double production capacity to 432,000 tons per year.
- Completion and commissioning are planned for 2022.
- The plant will use the Melt-To-Resin (MTR®) process.
- The technology reduces carbon footprint by up to 30 percent.
Project Overview
thyssenkrupp has secured a second order from Turkish packaging producer KÖKSAN to build a new PET production plant in Gaziantep, Turkey. This new facility will be adjacent to an existing line constructed by thyssenkrupp in 2013 and will double the site's production capacity to 432,000 tons per year. Completion and commissioning are scheduled for 2022.
Technological Advancements
The plant will utilize the Melt-To-Resin (MTR®) process, patented by thyssenkrupp’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa Fischer, to produce various grades of resin. This process offers significant advantages, including optimized energy consumption and lower production costs. Additionally, the plant can incorporate recycled PET to meet evolving customer and regulatory demands.
Environmental Benefits
The MTR process eliminates the need for solid-state post-condensation steps, resulting in substantial energy savings, reduced investment, operating and maintenance costs, and a higher raw material yield compared to conventional technologies. This technology aligns with current sustainability demands by reducing the carbon footprint in terms of fuel and electrical energy by up to 30 percent.
Future Prospects
thyssenkrupp’s scope of work includes licensing, basic and detailed engineering, supply of major plant equipment, and supervision of erection and commissioning activities. Additionally, KÖKSAN's operating personnel will receive training from thyssenkrupp specialists. KÖKSAN is also exploring the joint construction of another PET polymerization plant based on chemically recycled PET for various textile and packaging applications.
