Wood plc, headquartered in Aberdeen, U.K., is providing project management consultancy (PMC) services for the development of Turkey’s largest polypropylene plant and its associated terminal facility, both part of the Ceyhan project. The contracts, valued at $18 million over three years, cover PMC support for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the polypropylene plant and the engineering and procurement of the terminal facility. More than 70 project management experts from Wood are involved in delivering the project.

The plant is located in the Ceyhan industrial zone in Adana Province. Once completed, it will sustainably produce 472,500 tons of polypropylene per year, tripling Turkey’s domestic polypropylene production capacity. The facility is designed to operate using 100% renewable electricity and hydrogen fuel produced on-site, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions from production.

According to the project plan, the new plant will supply about 17% of Turkey’s polypropylene demand, thereby reducing the country’s reliance on imports and enhancing its self-sufficiency in petrochemicals. Polypropylene is a critical raw material used in a wide range of industries, from packaging and automotive to textiles and consumer goods, making the plant a strategic addition to Turkey’s industrial base.

The terminal facility will provide propane storage and distribution capabilities, strategically located near major ports and petrochemical demand hubs. This infrastructure is expected to strengthen supply reliability and support broader logistics efficiency for the project.

Gerry Traynor, President of Projects Eastern Hemisphere at Wood, commented: “The Ceyhan project will play a significant role in strengthening Turkey’s economy by reducing reliance on imported polypropylene. As the PMC partner in this ambitious project, Wood is applying its project management expertise to support one of the largest industrial initiatives ever undertaken in the country. The demand for a more sustainable chemical industry is accelerating, and the Ceyhan Project is leading the way by powering the facility with renewable energy to reduce the carbon impact of critical chemicals production.”

The polypropylene plant is being developed through a joint venture between Turkish investment and contracting company Rönesans Holding and Algerian national energy company Sonatrach. Meanwhile, the terminal facility is a joint venture between Rönesans Holding and Stolt-Nielsen, a global leader in bulk liquid storage and logistics.

With both production and logistics facilities under development, the Ceyhan project is set to become a cornerstone in Turkey’s petrochemical industry. It combines large-scale production capacity, renewable energy integration, and advanced infrastructure, supporting both economic growth and sustainability goals.