Univation Technologies announced that PETKIM PETROKIMYA HOLDING A.S. has selected Univation's UNIPOLTM PE Process Technology for a planned polyethylene production complex expected to be located in Aliaga-Izmir, Türkiye. The selection of the technology represents an important step in the development of the planned project ahead of PETKIM's final investment decision (FID). This project is expected to include a total licensed polyethylene resin production capacity of 850 000 tpy across two similarly designed 425 000 tpy reactor lines ('swing' lines). The project would be the first installation of the UNIPOL PE Process at the PETKIM site and would represent one of the largest polyethylene technology licenses awarded in Türkiye.
Univation also noted the strategic importance of expanding polyolefin production capacity in Türkiye to support the country's petrochemical growth objectives and help reduce dependence on imported polyolefins. Against this backdrop, Univation underscored the project's combination of scale, flexibility, and proven technology.
This project supports PETKIM's long-term growth while expanding domestic supply to meet Türkiye's evolving market needs.
"PETKIM's selection of the UNIPOL PE Process for this significant project reflects the proven performance and flexibility of our technology," said Sereen Massoud, President of Univation Technologies. "By enabling a broad portfolio of high-performance polyethylene products across two reactor lines, this project would support PETKIM's long-term growth while expanding domestic supply to meet Türkiye's evolving market needs."
