Biorefinery project, Turkey

30th June 2017 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Biorefinery project, Turkey

Name of the Project
Biorefinery project.

Location
The refinery will be built in the Adana Free Zone, Yumurtalık, in Turkey.

Client
Biokim Rafineri İşletmeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret.

Project Description
The proposed project entails the construction of a commercial-scale biorefinery.

The complex will be an integrated biorefinery in which 200 000 t/y of biobased ethylene oxide will be produced as a basis, with further downstream production to various end products, such as monoethylene glycol and polypropylene. The plant will go up to five steps downstream, combining commercially proven and unique technologies, and ensuring a self-economic and competitive production facility for traditional refineries.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Site works are expected to start in the second quarter of 2017. The production facilities, including all related utility facilities and infrastructure, are expected to be operational in 2020.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Biokim Rafineri İşletmeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret, Deniz Arda, tel +90 212 866 49 00 email deniz.arda@biokim.com.