Workshop on geothermal resources in Eastern and SE Anatolia, Türkiye to be held on 23-25 October 2025
"Workshop on Geothermal Resources and Natural Mineral Water Potential of the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia Region" (source: TMMOB JMO)
Carlo Cariaga
26 Aug 2025
A workshop on the geothermal resources in the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye will be held in Diyarbakir on 23-25 October 2025.
Can geothermal development, currently underway primarily in Western Anatolia in Türkiye, also be replicated in other regions of the country?
While discoveries and promising studies continue in Central Anatolia, the eastern part of the country also offers significant opportunities for geothermal development. In light of Türkiye’s geothermal experience and knowledge accumulated over the last 15 years, how will the geothermal future of Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia, with their diverse geological and tectonic settings, be shaped?
To explore these questions with relevant stakeholders, the Chamber of Geological Engineers of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) will organize the “Workshop on Geothermal Resources and Natural Mineral Water Potential of the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia Region” in Diyarbak?r, Türkiye from 23-25 October, 2025.
The event, led by the TMMOB Chamber of Geological Engineers, will be held in collaboration with the MTA General Directorate, the Diyarbak?r Governorate, the Diyarbak?r Metropolitan Municipality, the GAP Administration, and the Diyarbak?r Chamber of Commerce. The Union of Southeastern Anatolia Municipalities will also support the workshop.
The workshop will present the current situation in the region, discuss problems, develop solutions, and evaluate the contribution of new technologies. It will also explore how geothermal resources can be integrated into regional development. The program will continue with expert talks, presentations, thematic roundtables, and technical visits.
Workshop Organizing Committee Chair Prof. Dr. Mehmet ?ener summarized the purpose of the event with these words: “Our workshop aims to contribute to the country’s energy needs by utilizing the geothermal potential of Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia in the most efficient way, to develop the region’s industry, and to raise the welfare of the people.”
The organizing committee invites all institutions, organizations and experts to participate in the workshop with their papers.
Source: TMMOB JMO
