The Turkey Wealth Fund (TWF) is advancing discussions with international investors for a proposed $10 billion petrochemical complex, aiming to strengthen large-scale industrial investment in Türkiye. The project is expected to serve as a strategic industrial hub that will enhance the country’s petrochemical production capacity and industrial infrastructure.
Negotiations with Global Industry Players
Speaking at the Istanbul Chamber of Industry, TWF CEO Arda Ermut stated that discussions with global companies are actively ongoing. The proposed petrochemical complex is expected to become one of the strategic investments supporting Türkiye’s industrial growth.
Two potential structures are currently under evaluation:
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A direct investment partnership with international investors
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An industrial cluster model bringing together multiple industry players.
The completion of land acquisition and environmental impact procedures has emerged as a key factor strengthening Türkiye’s bargaining power during negotiations.
Expanding International Cooperation
Ermut also emphasized that TWF is prepared to expand its overseas investments when market conditions are favorable. The fund already holds cooperation agreements with sovereign wealth investors in Abu Dhabi, as well as institutions in Hungary, Oman, and the Bank of China.
Within this framework, TWF plans to establish joint investment vehicles to finance projects both in partner countries and in third markets.
New Investment Vehicle for Export-Oriented Companies
Founded in 2016, the Turkey Wealth Fund has built a diversified portfolio spanning finance, energy, transport, telecommunications, mining, and export-focused industries.
The fund is also negotiating with an international investor to establish a new investment vehicle targeting Turkish companies with strong export potential. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at channeling capital into sectors expected to drive long-term economic growth.
