SJ Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Rönesans Holding to support the planning, development and management of the Dapek Industrial Zone in Türkiye’s Eastern Mediterranean corridor.
According to SJ Group, the Dapek Industrial Zone is envisioned as a strategic national and next-generation industrial and logistics hub within Türkiye’s Eastern Mediterranean energy and trade corridor.
As part of the partnership, SJ will serve as the management partner to develop strategic plans, institutional frameworks and sustainability solutions, and collaborate closely with Rönesans to implement global best practices in the development of Dapek.
Rönesans, the conglomerate’s leading investment entity headquartered in Ankara, is ranked among the world’s top 50 international contractors and is anchoring the project with a US$2 billion ($2.57 billion) investment in a Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) and Polypropylene (PP) plant, alongside a liquid bulk terminal.
Covering 2,750ha with 2km of coastline, Dapek is designed to host advanced industrial clusters including petrochemicals, advanced materials and energy transition industries.
Construction began in 2025, anchored by a “world-scale polypropylene facility, dedicated liquid bulk and container terminals, and integrated energy infrastructure such as a solar power plant and green hydrogen production facility,” reads the announcement.
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Tan Wooi Leong, senior executive director of Energy at SJ, says the partnership is a milestone in advancing industrial and port-based clusters focused on energy transition and net-zero manufacturing.
Tan says: “Our collaboration with Rönesans marks a significant milestone for SJ as we strengthen our role as a leading global advisor in the development of major industrial and port-based clusters, particularly those focused on energy transition and emerging technologies towards a net-zero manufacturing site. Our deep expertise in industrial parks and economic zones will help establish Dapek as a role model for industrial development in the region, while reinforcing its role in advancing Türkiye’s long-term industrial growth and infrastructure ambitions.”
Erman Ilıcak, president Emeritus of Rönesans Holding, adds: “We believe that international partnerships are a key driver of sustainable growth. These collaborations, which bring together a global perspective with strong local expertise, present a powerful model for industrial development. An approach that aligns technological innovation with environmental responsibility will help create long-term value for Türkiye and the wider region.”
The PDH and PP plant is “expected to be operational by the end of 2027, contributing an estimated USD300 million annually to Türkiye’s economy”, says Ilıcak. “With global experience in industrial master planning, energy infrastructure and sustainability, SJ Group will contribute to strengthening Dapek’s long-term strategy and supporting our sustainable growth goals.”
