With the addition of the polypropylene production facility, liquid bulk terminal, port investments, infrastructure projects, and the development of new investment areas, the total investment value has now exceeded US$3 billion.
As one of the Eastern Mediterranean’s most comprehensive industrial, energy and logistics developments, DAPEK brings together petrochemical production, port operations, energy infrastructure, and logistics services within a single integrated ecosystem. Developed across approximately 1300 ha, DAPEK is regarded as one of Türkiye’s strategic industrial investments supporting the country’s industrial transformation. At the heart of DAPEK is the approximately US$2 billion polypropylene production facility and liquid bulk terminal, developed by Rönesans Holding and its international partners. Together with the container port and infrastructure investments currently under construction by Rönesans, the total investment in the region has surpassed US$3 billion.
Erman Ilicak, President Emeritus of Rönesans Holding, said that DAPEK is far more than an industrial investment: “With our investment programme at DAPEK now reaching US$3 billion, we are building not only industrial facilities but also a next-generation industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to create Türkiye’s most competitive industrial zone by bringing together everything investors need, from manufacturing and logistics to energy and port infrastructure, within a single location. We see DAPEK not only as an investment for today but as a cornerstone of Türkiye’s industrial infrastructure for the next 50 years.”
Ilicak noted that DAPEK, developed under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, aims to become one of Türkiye’s globally competitive industrial hubs through its integrated ecosystem combining manufacturing, energy, logistics and port infrastructure: “The approximately US$1.8 billion polypropylene production facility, being developed through the partnership between Rönesans Holding and Sonatrach, will be one of the key pillars of this ecosystem. Alongside this facility, investments in the liquid bulk terminal, container port, dry bulk terminal, energy infrastructure, railway connections, and shared utility facilities are progressing simultaneously. Together, these investments will take our total investment beyond US$3 billion.”
Noting that recent developments in the Middle East and growing concerns over global energy security have brought renewed attention to the importance of alternative energy and trade corridors, Erman Ilicak said: “At a time when global energy and trade corridors are being reshaped, Ceyhan’s strategic importance continues to grow. Companies are redefining their manufacturing, supply chain and investment strategies. Located at the intersection of the European, Middle Eastern, and North African markets, DAPEK is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for international investors by offering port, energy, logistics and industrial infrastructure within a single integrated ecosystem.”
The scale of DAPEK, its infrastructure, and its strategic advantages continue to attract growing international investor interest.
“Today, companies evaluate not only where they will manufacture, but also the quality of logistics, energy infrastructure and market access availability,” said Ilicak.
Explaining that DAPEK was developed based on integrated port, energy and industrial cluster models such as the Port of Rotterdam and Jurong Island in Singapore, Ilicak added: “Surbana Jurong Group, one of the world’s leading industrial zone developers, has joined the project as our management partner. As part of our collaboration, which began in 2026, we are working together on investor development, international marketing, sustainability and long-term growth strategies. This partnership has significantly enhanced DAPEK’s visibility among international investors, while interest from potential investors across a wide range of industries continues to grow.”
As infrastructure investments advance and major milestones are reached in ongoing construction projects, efforts to attract new investors to DAPEK have accelerated. DAPEK is expected to host a new generation of medium and high-technology industrial investments industrial investments, with discussions continuing with companies operating in petrochemicals, chemicals, energy equipment, composite materials, biofuels, and other value-added manufacturing sectors. Offering large scale investment sites, DAPEK stands out with its multimodal logistics infrastructure, integrating road, rail, and sea transport within a single location. Through its long-term land-use model under its industrial zone status, DAPEK provides investors with significant cost-saving and financing advantages. The vision is to transform the development into a robust industrial ecosystem in which manufacturing, energy, and logistics investments reinforce one another, rather than simply a location for standalone investments. With its integrated road, rail, and maritime transport connections, extensive investment areas and advanced infrastructure, DAPEK stands out as a strategic platform supporting Türkiye’s ambition to become a manufacturing and trade hub in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Highlighting that the project was launched at a time when Türkiye remains heavily dependent on imported petrochemical products, Erman Ilicak stated that it aims to strengthen domestic industrial production while contributing to the country’s foreign trade balance.
“Once completed, the polypropylene production facility at the heart of DAPEK will have an annual production capacity of 472 500 t, meeting around 17% of Türkiye’s annual polypropylene demand. This is expected to contribute approximately US$300 million annually to Türkiye’s current account balance while reducing the country’s dependence on imported petrochemical products.”
In addition to strengthening industrial and logistics infrastructure, the ongoing investments at DAPEK are also supporting regional employment. The project employs around 4000 people, approximately 70% of whom are recruited locally. As construction progresses, this figure is expected to exceed 4500 by the end of the year.