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Turkish chemical industry news
Dow Expands Capacity in SAS Chemicals to Boost Façade Industry in Germany and Turkey
ANDRITZ Launches Biodegradable Wipes Line at Teknomelt in Türkiye
23 April 2024
Specialties
Biobased & Circular
A new production line for biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes has started, using bio-based fibers to meet sustainable goals and expand product range.
SASA Boosts Polyester Output with New PTA Plant
28 March 2024
Polymers
The new PTA plant in Adana aims for 1.75 million tons annually, reducing import reliance, cutting costs, boosting production, creating jobs, and lowering emissions with Invista technology. Completion by Q4 2024.
BASF Expands Defoamer Capacity in Turkey
22 November 2023
Specialties
New production line in Turkey boosts defoamer output, meeting demand in SE Europe, Middle East, Africa. Reduces lead times, cuts transport emissions, and strengthens additives business.
BASF Expands Dispersant Production in Turkey
15 August 2023
Specialties
Doubling production capacity for water-soluble dispersants in Turkey to support detergent, cleaning, and chemical industries in EMEA by Q3 2023, enhancing supply flexibility and reliability.
Veolia to Operate Turkey's First Waste-to-Energy Plant
21 April 2023
Biobased & Circular
Energy
The Istanbul plant processes 1.1M tonnes of waste annually, saving 1.5M tonnes of CO2 and generating 560,000 MWh of electricity, aiding Turkey's 2053 carbon neutrality goal.
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SASA Partners with Técnicas Reunidas for PTA Plant Expansion
2 March 2021
Polymers
A new PTA plant in Adana aims to boost local production, reduce imports, create jobs, and enhance sustainability, marking a significant step in Turkey's polyester industry growth.
thyssenkrupp to Build Second PET Plant for KÖKSAN in Turkey
21 April 2020
Biobased & Circular
Polymers
The new plant in Gaziantep will double production capacity to 432,000 tons/year, using the MTR® process for energy efficiency and recycling. Completion is planned for 2022.
RHI to Invest $1.2 Billion in Turkish Petrochemicals Plant
5 September 2019
Polymers
The new plant in Ceyhan will produce 450,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, reducing Turkey’s deficit by $450-$500 million. Operational by 2023, the contract was signed on November 28, 2018.
Sun Chemical to Build Liquid Ink Plant in Turkey
20 March 2014
The new plant in Turkey aims to boost production for the EMEA market, driven by rising demand for liquid inks in packaging, leveraging Turkey's transport links and skilled labor. Completion is set for 3Q 2015.
Belgium: Key EU Hub for Middle Eastern Chemicals
7 January 2014
Belgium's share of Middle Eastern chemical exports to Europe has doubled since 2002, driven by Antwerp's strategic location and advanced petrochemical logistics.
Baerlocher Breaks Ground on New Production Site in Turkey
1 January 2013
Specialties
Polymers
The groundbreaking ceremony in Akhisar included speeches, project updates, and tree planting. The plant, operational by end of 2014, will produce 40,000 tons of stabilizers and feature a technical lab.