SOCAR Turkiye and Siemens Turkiye have successfully completed a joint project to modernize the energy infrastructure of the Petkim petrochemical complex in Aliaga.
According to Report, citing SOCAR Turkiye, the collaboration, which began in 2017, covered the upgrade of energy systems across 18 plants. In 2021, the parties signed a five-year agreement to further develop the project.
As part of the modernization, approximately 150 medium-voltage panels were replaced, low-voltage panels were upgraded, and SCADA systems were implemented. “These steps have improved energy supply reliability, operational efficiency, and safety standards. In 2024, the parties launched the Petkim Electrical Health Check project to analyze electrical systems and identify future investment needs,” the statement said.
Chairman and CEO of Siemens Turkiye, Huseyin Gelis, emphasized that the partnership with SOCAR Turkiye contributed not only to the modernization of the energy infrastructure but also to digital transformation, increased production efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
Cengiz Bozbey, Head of Siemens Turkiye’s Electrification and Automation Division, highlighted the necessity of modernization for companies operating for over 60 years: “The implementation of SCADA and Siemens’ modern energy solutions has not only enhanced occupational safety standards but also made petrochemical processes more reliable and intelligent.”
Head of SOCAR Turkiye’s Refining and Petrochemical Division and CEO of Petkim, Kanan Mirzoyev, stated that the collaboration with Siemens Turkiye aligns with the company’s sustainability and energy efficiency strategy: “As Türkiye’s first and only integrated petrochemical company, Petkim has played a key role in the industry for 60 years. Our investments in eco-friendly technologies and energy efficiency contribute to sustainable development. The partnership with Siemens Turkiye is a prime example of this vision, setting benchmarks not only for our companies but for the entire sector.”
More than 500 specialists worked on the project at Petkim’s facilities, ensuring high implementation standards. Siemens Turkiye made a significant contribution to enhancing safety and minimizing energy losses, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two companies and laying the groundwork for future innovative initiatives.