On October 21, 2019, delegates from Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.Ş. (Tüpraş) visited Petrotech in New Orleans to learn more about investment opportunities in the oil and gas industry. The meeting was planned as part of a reverse trade mission hosted by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), which lasted 10 business days and included stops at companies in San Antonio, Houston, New Orleans, and Chicago.

About Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.Ş.

Tüpraş is Turkey’s largest oil refiner. It controls all refining capacities in the country and owns nearly 60% of Turkey’s available petroleum products storage capacity. Tüpraş plans to invest $4 billion to modernize its equipment and processes while making the technological advancements needed to increase efficiency at its four existing facilities. Company leaders have also expressed interest in developing additional refineries in the future.

The Purpose of a Reverse Trade Mission

Reverse trade missions are international business meetings that allow foreign representatives to observe procedures by which goods and services in the U.S. are developed, produced, and operated. In doing so, participants have the chance to form business relationships that can assist both parties in acquiring market expertise and increasing revenue.

Agenda and Goals of Petrotech’s Trade Mission With Tüpraş

During their visit to Petrotech, Tüpraş attended an introduction and presentation on the company, a factory tour, a compressor control simulation, and a question and answer forum. The goals of the reverse trade mission were to highlight the latest technology and products in the refining and petrochemicals industry, such as:

As a global leader in the oil and gas energy, Petrotech was honored to accept the opportunity to participate in the USTDA’s reverse trade mission with Tüpraş. Petrotech develops cutting-edge advancements in petrochemical processes and equipment, and we specialize in custom turnkey solutions. To learn more about our experience in the petrochemical and refining industry, read about how we delivered a Triple-Modular Redundant control system that improved capacity and safety at a client’s refinery.