Petkim Selects Univation's UNIPOL™ PE Process for a Planned Polyethylene Production Complex in Türkiye

HOUSTON, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Univation Technologies announced that PETKIM PETROKIMYA HOLDING A.S. has selected Univation's UNIPOL™ PE Process Technology for a planned polyethylene production complex expected to be located in Aliaga-Izmir, Türkiye. The selection of the UNIPOL™ PE Process 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 metric tons per year (850 kTA) across two similarly designed 425 kTA (2x425 kTA) 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.

"PETKIM's selection of the UNIPOL™ PE Process for this significant 850 kTA 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."

About Univation Technologies

Univation Technologies is the global leader in licensed polyethylene technology. Univation has a proven track record of delivering process, product and catalyst technologies as well as related technical services to the global polyethylene industry for more than 55 years. Univation is also the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of conventional and advanced polyethylene polymerization catalysts designed specifically for the UNIPOL™ PE Process. Univation further offers the UNIGILITY™ Tubular High Pressure PE Process Technology to produce advantaged performance resins covering LDPE resin and EVA copolymer market applications.

For the petrochemicals industry, Univation Technologies markets advanced chemical technologies including METEOR™ EO/EG Technology for the production of ethylene glycol (EG) and ethylene oxide (EO), and the world-leading LP Oxo™ Technology for the production of oxo alcohols from olefins. Additionally, Univation markets high-performance catalysts manufactured for supply and delivers comprehensive technical services from construction to startup, and beyond for these licensed advanced chemical platforms.

About Petkim

Petkim, a subsidiary of SOCAR, the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is Türkiye's first and only integrated petrochemical producer. Operating its production facilities in Aliağa, İzmir, Petkim manufactures a wide range of petrochemical products that serve as essential raw materials for various industries, including plastics, chemicals, packaging, automotive and construction. With its integrated production infrastructure and strategic location, Petkim plays a key role in Türkiye's petrochemical industry and contributes to strengthening the country's domestic production and reducing import dependency.

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