Tupras
Tupras is a refining company with all of its refining operations based in Turkey.
Refining history
Refining history
Founded as İPRAŞ (İstanbul Petrol Rafinerisi A.Ş) by Caltex
1955 - Batman refinery commissioned
1961 - Izmit refinery commissioned
1972 - Izmir refinery commissioned
1983 - Company acquired by government of Turkey and combined with other refineries
1986 - Kirikkale refinery commissioned
2005 - Company acquired by investors led by KOC (75%)