OYAK Cement and Pure Energy Form Strategic Partnership for a Sustainable Future

OYAK Cement, the capacity and market leader in Turkey's cement industry, signed a significant collaboration at the 7th Turkish-German Energy Partnership Forum held in Ankara. The company signed a strategic protocol with Pure Energy, a German-based clean technology company, focusing on energy flexibility and decarbonization. This protocol aims to increase energy efficiency in industry and evaluate innovative energy solutions. The forum was convened under the main theme 'Partnership for Energy Security' and aimed to translate political commitment between the two countries into concrete projects. The event, attended by Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar and German Minister of Economy and Energy Katherina Reiche, hosted strategic transformation topics for the future of industry.

The strategic partnership between OYAK Cement and Pure Energy will involve joint efforts to enhance energy efficiency, assess innovative energy solutions, and strengthen sustainable production approaches with a focus on industrial flexibility and decarbonization. Pure Energy is a specialized clean technology company known for commercial optimization of renewable energy assets and battery storage systems, energy trading, project development, and applied consulting services. The collaboration represents one of the first concrete steps in turning the vision outlined at the forum into real projects. This partnership will contribute to deepening the energy cooperation between Turkey and Germany.

OYAK Cement Country CEO Murat Sela emphasized in his statement after the signing ceremony that future energy systems are shaped by strong collaborations, shared vision, and sustainable transformation. Sela noted that this strategic protocol is a concrete step towards evaluating energy flexibility and supporting decarbonization in industry. He stated that OYAK Cement is determinedly making moves that contribute to the transformation of industry in line with its low-carbon production vision. Sela expressed that through this collaboration, they aim to increase energy efficiency, integrate innovative energy solutions into operations, and reinforce their sustainable production approach.

OYAK Cement stands out as a pioneer in Turkey's cement and concrete sector with strong financial performance, sustainability-focused strategies, and innovative practices. While maintaining its leading position in the Turkish market, the company is progressing towards even greater future goals. Analyzing global cement demand, investing in new markets, and contributing to sustainable growth form the foundation of this major transformation. The acquisition of Portugal's oldest cement brand CIMPOR's operations in Portugal and Cape Verde in 2019 was a significant step in expanding its international presence.

The year 2024 marked a historic milestone for CIMPOR and OYAK Cement. The two companies joined forces under the umbrella of TCC Group Holdings, a global cement giant that invested $2.15 billion in Turkey's cement sector. Following this merger, CIMPOR, now operating under TCC Group—the world's third-largest cement producer (excluding China)—continues its activities in Turkey under the OYAK Cement brand. In this new era, the company continues to make a difference in the sector with principles of growth, development, environmental sensitivity, and higher product quality.