Name of the Project
SASA polymer plants.

Location
The project will be located in Adana, Turkey.

Project Owner/s
SASA Polyester Sanayi.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of two new world-scale polymer plants.

One plant is planned to produce 1 050 t/d (380 000 t/y) of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for low-viscosity applications. The second plant will produce 216 000 t/y of resin for the production of PET bottles.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has successfully commissioned the new polyester plants.

The new plant uses Uhde Inventa-Fischers’ proven, energy efficient polyester technology. The process is applied for capacities of up to 1 200 t/d.

A characteristic feature of the plant is that the polymer melt is conveyed directly from the polycondensation plant to several downstream lines.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (basic and detailed engineering, the delivery of all necessary components, as well as services for erection and commissioning of the plant).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
SASA Polyester Sanayi, tel +90 322 441 00 53, fax +90 322 441 01 14 or email info@sasa.com.tr.