# SOCAR selects Univation technology for new polyethylene plant in Aliağa

SOCAR has selected Univation Technologies as the technology licensor for a new 850,000-tonne polyethylene production complex in Aliağa, Türkiye, as part of a $7 billion petrochemical investment programme. The FEED phase, costing $70 million, is underway and scheduled for completion by end of 2027.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2026-11-10
- Where: Aliağa, Türkiye
- Value: $70.0M
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 850,000 tonnes per year
- Products: polyethylene
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [SOCAR](https://endata.com/companies/7439.md)
- [Univation Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/1099.md) (supplier)
- [Petkim Petrokimya Holding](https://endata.com/companies/94743.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [azernews.az](https://www.azernews.az/oil_and_gas/267164.html), 2026-11-10: "The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has completed the technology selection process for a new polyethylene production complex with an annual capacity of 850,000 tonnes in Aliağa, Türkiye."

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