Stolthaven Terminals is partnering with Rönesans on the development of a new terminal, located in Ceyhan, Adana, Türkiye.
The facility is part of a large-scale new development, valued at $2 billion (€1.7 billion), that also includes a polypropylene (PP) production plant – which Rönesans will develop separately – with an expected annual production capacity of 472,500 tonnes, meeting roughly 17% of Türkiye’s PP demand.
Stolthaven Terminals and Rönesans will jointly develop the terminal, which will include a deep-sea jetty and feedstock storage services for the new plant and incorporate environmentally advanced technology to support efficiency and sustainability. The terminal’s location in the Ceyhan Energy Specialised Industrial zone means it will also be ideally positioned to provide other customers with efficient and competitive storage and handling services in southern and central Türkiye. The aim is to expand the facility into a chemical terminal to support the future development of the industrial zone.
Türkiye is one of the world’s largest importers of PP, one of the most widely produced commodities with a range of applications including in textiles and clothing, automotive parts and packaging. The development will not only increase Türkiye’s production and distribution of PP – reducing its dependence on imports – it is also highly significant as one of the country’s largest private sector investments.
Guy Bessant, president Stolthaven Terminals, adds: ‘We are pleased to partner with Rönesans Holding on this landmark project. Stolthaven Terminals has more than 50 years’ experience in the safe and efficient handling and storage of bulk liquids and gases, and proven expertise in developing complex and large-scale storage projects. This terminal will not only provide storage for the Ceyhan PP Plant, but is also part of the Ceyhan Energy Specialised Industrial zone which, in future, could provide storage and logistics solutions for local and international companies looking for distribution services in the region.’
Erman Ilıcak, President of Rönesans says: ‘This development exemplifies our commitment to sustainable, high-impact investments that support Türkiye’s economic and industrial ambitions. The Ceyhan PP Plant will not only bring hundreds of new jobs to the region but also secure a more resilient and competitive supply chain for PP, which is a vital raw material for industries across Türkiye and Europe.’
