Geothermal greenhouse project in Kayseri, Türkiye progressing towards 2026 operations
A visit by local stakeholders and officials highlighted the progress of a geothermal greenhouse project in the Kocasinan district of Kayseri, Türkiye.
The geothermal greenhouse project in Kayseri, Türkiye is progressing quickly. Three out of a target of eight wells have been drilled so far, and work on the surface infrastructure is ongoing towards a target start of operations by third quarter of 2026.
Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Memduh Büyükkilic, together with Kayseri Commodity Exchange President Recep Baglamis, inspected the ongoing Geothermal Source Greenhouse Organized Agricultural Zone (OIZ) construction in the neighborhood of Elmali in the Kocasinan district in Kayseri, Türkiye.
Büyükkilic stated that the drilling and infrastructure work carried out as part of the project is progressing rapidly, saying, “Hopefully, it will bring joy to our city. This is a significant investment; we are following it with excitement.”
A total of 10 wells aim to reach hot water at an average temperature of 60 °C and a flow rate of 70 liters per second. It was emphasized that this resource will provide the ideal infrastructure for greenhouse farming.
Büyükkilic stated that the 5 billion TL (approx. USD 120 million) investment will make a significant contribution to Kayseri, saying, “It will be an environment where women will predominantly work and contribute positively to employment. This project will provide the greatest support to Kayseri’s exports. Our greenhouse organization will be operational by the second half of 2026.”
Kayseri Commodity Exchange President Recep Baglamis thanked the Metropolitan Municipality for its infrastructure support, saying, “KCETASA has completed the electricity connection, KASKI has completed the drinking water infrastructure, and transformer work is ongoing. The infrastructure tender will be held in October. Our investors will be ready in the third quarter of 2026.”
Thanks to Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality’s extensive support for grading, filling, excavation, and road construction, the region’s infrastructure is rapidly being completed. Three hot water wells have been drilled so far, and work is ongoing on five new wells. The Mayor added, “…Our MTA team is working diligently. Our fourth well is currently progressing rapidly. The platforms for our fifth and sixth wells are ready. God willing, our MTA will have drilled eight wells in total. Two more will be purchased from the private sector.”
We previously highlighted the Geothermal Greenhouse Organized Industrial Zone projects in Manisa, Afyon, and Yozgat across Türkiye. As with these examples, the investment in Kayseri stands out as a significant step toward regional development and export-oriented agricultural production.
Source: Kayseri Yerel Haber via our Turkish language platform JeotermalHaberler
