SOCAR Polymer plant was established on July 16, 2013, within the Sumgayit Chemical Industrial Park and serves as the final link in an integrated economic chain that includes the Heydar Aliyev Oil Refinery and the Ethylene-Polyethylene Plant of Azerikimya.
The production facilities of SOCAR Polymer consist of two units: a polypropylene (PP) production unit and a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) production unit, with annual capacities of 184,000 tonnes and 120,000 tonnes, respectively. The licensors for the PP and HDPE production technologies are LyondellBasell and INEOS, respectively.
The PP production unit was commissioned on July 18, 2018, during an official opening ceremony attended by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev. The HDPE unit was launched by the President on February 18, 2019.
Depending on market demand, the units produce 25 types of PP and 15 types of HDPE annually, which are incorporated into the Company's production plan.
SOCAR Polymer aims to generate additional opportunities for businesses operating in the Republic of Azerbaijan, promote the development of the country's chemical industry, reduce import dependency by substituting local products, and strengthen Azerbaijan's export potential.
During the onsite visit, a tour is planned to the following locations:
- Plant control centre
- Quality control laboratory
- Packaging Department
- Finished product warehouse
General and technical directors of polymer companies, as well as technology developers and suppliers of equipment and services, will participate in the onsite visit to this leading industry company, where they will:
- learn about SOCAR Polymer’s plans for further development and capacity expansion;
- have the opportunity to ask the Company’s leadership their most pressing and relevant questions directly;
- observe firsthand the entire production site and the latest innovative equipment used by SOCAR Polymer;
- exchange experiences with market leaders in the polymer industry;
- strengthen existing business ties and establish new contacts;
- explore new opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
