Drilling to start for geothermal greenhouse project in Simav, Kütahya, Türkiye
Nine wells will be drilled to supply geothermal heat to a greenhouse project and industrial facilities in the town of Simav in Kütahya, Türkiye.
A signing ceremony held at the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) marked the decision to drill nine new geothermal wells for the Simav Agriculture-Based Specialized Greenhouse Organized Industrial Zone (TDIOSB) in Kütahya, Türkiye. A total of seven production wells and two reinjection wells will be drilled to supply energy to the greenhouses in the area.
During the ceremony, Simav Chamber of Commerce and Industry (STSO) President Seref Kazcioglu emphasized the importance of the state’s support for this project, highlighting its significance for the future of the region.
Importance of geothermal greenhouses in Simav and project scope
Simav, rich in geothermal energy resources, is taking significant steps to utilize this potential in agriculture and greenhouse cultivation. The Simav TDIOSB project aims to boost regional development and promote the more efficient use of geothermal resources.
The project will cover an area of 1,185,000 m², with 44 greenhouse plots and 16 industrial plots. These greenhouses will be equipped with technological systems and heated by geothermal energy. Additionally, on the 69,158 m² industrial facilities area, agricultural processing and packaging facilities will play an important role in regional agricultural production.
Infrastructure to be completed by 2025
STSO President Kazcioglu, a member of the TDIOSB executive board, stated that the project’s infrastructure is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. He explained that the geothermal wells are planned to meet the energy needs of the greenhouses and that this phase of the project is receiving significant state support.
Kazcioglu added, “These steps will greatly contribute to regional development and local employment.”
Previous steps in geothermal greenhouse cultivation in Simav
Simav’s efforts to use geothermal energy in agriculture are not new. The region has previously been a pioneer in utilizing geothermal energy for greenhouse cultivation, with pilot projects launched in earlier years. Efforts made in 2018 promoted the use of geothermal resources in agriculture, giving a boost to Simav’s economic development.
This new TDIOSB project continues the previous greenhouse activities but on a larger, more organized scale, aiming to accelerate regional growth. By enabling year-round production in greenhouses heated by geothermal energy, the project seeks to increase agricultural productivity in the area. Year-round vegetable and fruit production in these greenhouses will create significant opportunities both domestically and for export.
A Major investment for both agriculture and industry
The Simav TDIOSB project is not only important for the agricultural sector but also for the industrial sector. In addition to greenhouse activities, geothermal energy-based industrial facilities will be established in the region. As a result, the regional economy is expected to see significant growth in both agriculture and industry.
The Simav geothermal greenhouse project is an investment that is expected to bring significant economic vitality to the region. With the infrastructure expected to be completed by the end of 2025, the region is poised to become one of Türkiye’s key agricultural and industrial centers in the future.
Source: Voice of Kutahya via our Turkish language platform JeotermalHaberler
