Tanmiah and Strataphy partner for MENA’s first geothermal-cooled poultry farm
Strataphy has partnered with poultry producer Tanmiah Food to deploy geothermal cooling in a poultry farm in Shaqrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Geothermal cooling company Strataphy has partnered with Tanmiah Food Company (Tanmiah ), the leading poultry and food producer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to deploy the first geothermal-cooled poultry farm in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The pilot program will be located at Tanmiah’s Shaqrah facility and is described as a breakthrough in agricultural decarbonization.
“Tanmiah has always believed that sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. This partnership with Strataphy is a tangible example of how we’re turning climate ambition into operational reality,” said Zulfiqar Hamadani, CEO of Tanmiah.
“Geothermal cooling offers us a competitive, cost-saving solution that aligns perfectly with our long-term growth and environmental goals, delivering for all our stakeholders and supporting the objectives of Vision 2030.”
The project will utilize Strataphy’s geothermal cooling technology, which harnesses the Earth’s stable subsurface temperatures through shallow boreholes to deliver continuous, efficient cooling. The system reduces reliance on energy-intensive HVAC systems, offering a high-efficiency, low-carbon alternative designed for Saudi Arabia’s extreme climate.
The system will be deployed under Strataphy’s Cooling as a Service (CAS) model, which removes the need for upfront capital and shifts cooling to a predictable operational cost. The full-stack service includes system design, drilling, installation, and long-term operations & maintenance —all backed by performance guarantees. The company had previously entered into agreements to provide their geothermal cooling service for steel manufacturing facilities and for a hospital in Riyadh.
“This project represents a major milestone—not just for us and Tanmiah—but for the future of sustainable food production in the region,” said Ammar Alali, CEO of Strataphy.
“Poultry cooling in hot climates is an energy drain. Our system turns that liability into an opportunity. With this deployment, we are proving that Saudi Arabia can lead the world in clean, reliable, and scalable agricultural cooling.”
The Shaqrah initiative is the first step in a broader strategic vision to decarbonize Tanmiah’s network of facilities across the Kingdom. The performance data and cost savings from this first pilot program will inform future rollouts, with the potential to transform poultry farming economics across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
“This initiative reimagines how energy is used in food production,” said Abbas Khan, Chief Strategy Officer at Tanmiah. “We’re proud to be leading the way with a solution that is both economically and environmentally responsible. It shows what’s possible when sustainability becomes part of core business operations.”
With over 70% of electricity demand in Saudi buildings attributed to cooling (KAPSARK, 2019), geothermal solutions like this are gaining momentum as the Kingdom accelerates toward Vision 2030 targets. By reducing grid dependency and lowering emissions, this project showcases a new pathway for cost-efficient, scalable climate solutions in the agri-food sector and beyond
Tanmiah Food Company, established in 1962, is one of the Middle East’s leading providers of fresh poultry, processed proteins, animal feed and health products, and a restaurants operator. It is a publicly listed Company on the Saudi stock market. It is worth noting that Al-Dabbagh Holding Group Company is a partner and founding shareholder of Tanmiah Food Company.
Tanmiah’s fully integrated and highly efficient business model includes production, further processing, and distribution with products sold in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and Kuwait. As of 30 June 2025, Tanmiah operates 150 farms, seven hatcheries, four feed mills, and four primary processing plants, and, through its joint venture operations, it operates four further processing plants. Tanmiah distributes its products through a network of wholesalers, retailers, and food service outlets, as well as online directly to consumers. Sustainability is a core principle at Tanmiah, with initiatives including planting a million trees, using wastewater from its facilities, and turning waste products into fertilizer.
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