Product Portfolio
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
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Mixed xylenes, toluene, benzene derivatives. Solvent applications. Petrochemica
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Petroleum Oils & Preparations
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Specialty petroleum products. Processed mineral oils. Refined formulations. High-growth emerging market segment.
STRONGPetroleum Oils - Standard
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Industrial grade petroleum oils. Lubrication applications. Fuel preparations. Bulk commodity exports.
STRONGSpecialty Petroleum Oils
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High-performance specialty formulations. Synthetic and semi-synthetic. Advanced applications. Premium-tier products.
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Refined Petroleum Products
Full range of refined petroleum products meeting international specifications. TUPRAS and STAR refinery output ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply to global markets.
- Gasoline/petrol (RON 92, 95, 98)
- Diesel/gasoil (EN 590)
- Jet fuel (Jet A-1)
- Fuel oil for industrial use
- LPG (liquefied petroleum gas)
- Naphtha for petrochemicals
- Bitumen/asphalt products
- Base oils
- Lubricants for machinery
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Premium aromatic chemicals used in plastics, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and solvents. Meeting stringent purity and quality standards for advanced chemical synthesis globally.
- Benzene (high purity)
- Toluene for solvents
- Xylene (ortho, meta, para isomers)
- Mixed xylenes
- Styrene monomer
- Cumene (isopropylbenzene)
- Cyclohexane
Petrochemical Products
Fundamental building blocks for plastics, textiles, and chemical manufacturing. High-volume production ensuring cost competitiveness and supply reliability for global industries.
- Polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- PVC resin
- PET resin for bottles
- Ethylene glycol
- Methanol
- Acetic acid
- Phthalic anhydride
Specialty Products
High-value specialty chemicals and materials for diverse industrial applications. Engineered products meeting specific performance requirements for niche and premium markets.
- White spirit solvents
- Petroleum jelly
- Paraffin wax
- Microcrystalline wax
- Carbon black (industrial grade)
- Sulfur (pharmaceutical grade)
Why Turkey for Petroleum & Aromatics?
Strategic Refining Hub
TUPRAS and STAR refinery with 35M ton/year capacity. Ceyhan terminal for Black Sea and Mediterranean access. Integrated petrochemical clusters. Export-oriented production.
Energy Corridor Position
Strategic location between Russia/Caspian producers and Mediterranean/MENA consumers. Trans-boundary pipeline infrastructure. Regional energy trader. Optimal supply chain positioning.
Explosive Growth Trajectory
Aromatic hydrocarbons +57% H1 to H2. Petroleum preparations +695% growth. Specialty oils accelerating +3425%. Market expansion driven by global energy transition.
Diversified Product Range
Aromatic hydrocarbons, petroleum oils, fuel oils, lubricant bases. Specialty products for emerging markets. High-value derivatives. Competitive pricing advantage.
Strategic Markets & Demand
MENA Region
Saudi importing fuel oil for power generation. UAE bunkering hub. Qatar energy expansion. Growing regional refining demand. Turkish products price-competitive.
Africa
Growing energy needs. Limited refining capacity on continent. North African importers. Sub-Saharan industrial demand. Turkish supply reliability advantage.
Central Asia
Energy trade corridor. Transit and consumption markets. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan demand. Pipeline integration opportunities. Regional distribution hub role.
Europe
Competitive pricing vs. Rotterdam hub. Direct supply relationship. Quality compliance. Short transit times. Strategic alternative to traditional suppliers.
International Certifications & Compliance
Turkish petroleum refiners meet the highest international standards and regulatory requirements
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
API Standards
REACH Compliance
ISGOTT
IMO Standards