Join this event to…

  • Understand the key challenges faced by geothermal developments in Türkiye

  • Learn more about the World Bank-supported Risk Sharing Mechanism for geothermal exploration wells

  • Identify sources of concessional and commercial financing for your geothermal projects

  • Learn about utilizing geothermal heat directly by exploring different applications, project development and government support.

  • Learn about international best practices in sustainability and sustainable resource management.

  • Understand best practices in managing environmental and social issues in geothermal projects

  • Learn how to encourage and increase gender equality

This event is free to attend but spaces are limited, you can request your conference pass here: Registration

Geothermal wells are a source of constant, reliable, and flexible renewable energy that once harnessed can provide baseload electricity and heat

Türkiye is one of the global leaders in geothermal development. Thanks to the pioneering work of the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) and favorable government policies, geothermal electricity  generation has grown from 30 MWe in 2008 to 1,665 MWe in 2022. Similarly, geothermal direct uses have almost doubled since 2015, reaching 5,113 MWt in 2022.

There is still much untapped geothermal potential in Türkiye. Mindful of this, the government has set ambitious targets for geothermal direct uses (11,150 MWt by 2025) and for electricity generation (4000 MWe). This would enable Türkiye to increase the use of national renewable resources and reduce energy imports.

However, challenges to the development of geothermal energy remain. Drilling for new wells is costly, and developing a new site takes years without a guarantee of success. Given that geothermal drilling is expensive and uncertain, developers are left with few sources of long-term finance at reasonable rates.

In order to discuss ways to overcome some of these challenges, the Türkiye Geothermal Conference (İzmir, 15-16 November 2022) will bring together key geothermal stakeholders, including government, national and international financial institutions, developers and equipment suppliers to share experiences and help mobilize the resources that will enable Türkiye to fulfill its geothermal potential.

Agenda

STATUS OF GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT IN TÜRKİYE

9:00 – 9:10 Welcome Remarks

    • Mustafa Çalişkan (Head of Department for Renewable Energy Resources of Directorate General for Energy Affairs, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources)
    • Stephan Garnier (Lead Energy Specialist and Infrastructure Program Leader – World Bank)
9:10 – 9:40 Global Geothermal Market Overview

    • Marit Brommer (Executive Director, International Geothermal Association)
9:40 – 10:10 Status of Geothermal Sector in Türkiye

Presentation about where Türkiye stands globally, potential (electricity and heat), prospects and pipeline

    • Elif Ferdal Karakaş (General Coordinator – JED)
10:10 – 11:10 Key Challenges for Geothermal Development in Türkiye

Panel discussion on global and local issues (macroeconomic, supply chains, regulation, etc.)

    • Canan Gürsel (Unit Manager – İş Bankası)
    • Seda Bayar (Department Head, Project Finance – TSKB)
    • Bahri Cagdas Atabey (Deputy General Manager – Bordrill Drilling Contractor and Trade Corp)
    • Başak Başarı (Senior Vice President – TKYB)
    • Zeynep Nevşehirli (Vice President – TKYB)
    • Ufuk Şentürk (President – JESDER)
11:10 – 11:40 Coffee Break
11:40 – 12:10 Risk Sharing Mechanism

Update on RSM (requirements for participation; status of sub-projects, lessons learned)

    • Hilal Kıvanç Ateş (Assistant Vice President / Engineering – TKYB)
    • Mehmet Özcan (Deputy Project Manager, RSM Consultant – MRC Turkey)
    • Derya Erika Hatiboğlu (Principle Environment, Social Health and Safety (ESHS) Expert – MRC Turkey)
12:10 – 13:10 Türkiye Geothermal Tour

Türkiye’s leading geothermal operators will showcase their projects via presentations, videos and/or interviews

    • Moderator: Tunya Celasin-Aydinalp (Senior External Affairs Officer – World Bank)
    • Ahmet Taner (Agrobay Seracılık)
    • Halil İbrahim Dağdeviren (Sanko Enerji)
    • Onur Harbiyeci (Yerka – IDA JES)
    • Elif Ferdal Karakaş (JED General Coordinator)
13:10 – 14:30 Lunch Break

DIRECT USES OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

14:30 – 14:35 Setting the Context for Geothermal Direct Uses (GDU)

    • Elin Hallgrimsdottir (Senior Energy Specialist, Geothermal Expert – World Bank)
14:35 – 14:50 GDU Market Assessment

    • Alper Baba (Prof.Dr. – İzmir Institute of Technology)
14:50 – 15:05 Government Support for Direct Uses

    • Deniz Oruç (Head of Department, Ministry of Agriculture)
15:05 – 16:05 Clean, Competitive, Sustainable & Scalable: Making the Case for GDU

    • Elin Hallgrimsdottir (Senior Energy Specialist, Geothermal Expert – World Bank)
    • Marit Brommer (Executive Director, International Geothermal Association)
    • Luca Guglielmetti (Senior Research Scientist – University of Geneva – Earth Sciences Department)
    • Carine Chatenay (Business development – Verkis hf.)
    • Alper Baba (Prof.Dr – Izmir Institute of Technology)
16:05 – 16:45 Coffee Break
16:45 – 17:45 How Can GDU Drive Economies of Scale, Competitiveness, and Profitability From Türkiye’s Perspective?

    • Moderator: Tunya Celasin-Aydinalp (Senior External Affairs Officer – World Bank)
    • Cannur Bozkurt (Manager Director – Enerchange Turkey)
    • Ufuk Şentürk (President – JESDER)
    • Deniz Oruç (Head of Department, Ministry of Agriculture)
    • Ulaş Karaağaç (Zorlu Enerji) 
17:45 – 18:00 Closing Remarks

    • Mustafa Çalişkan (Head of Department for Renewable Energy Resources of Directorate General for Energy Affairs, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources)
    • Stephan Garnier (Lead Energy Specialist and Infrastructure Program Leader – World Bank)
18:30 Dinner

SUSTAINABLE GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT

8:30 – 8:35 Welcome Remarks

    • Elin Hallgrimsdottir (Senior Energy Specialist, Geothermal Expert – World Bank)
8:35 – 9:00 CO2 Emissions from Turkish Geothermal Resources

    • Serhat Akin (Professor of Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering – Middle East Technical University (METU))
    • Ural Halaçoğlu (R&D Manager – Zorlu Energy)
9:00 – 10:00 Sustainable Reservoir Management

Panel discussion with national and international experts on best practices and challenges in management of geothermal reservoirs.

    • Moderator: Paul Siratovich (Director of Science and Operations – Upflow Limited)
    • Cornel Ofwona (General Manager in Charge of Resource Management – GDC)
    • Guðni Axelsson (Director – Geothermal Training Program)
    • Dr. Oktay Çelmen (Geothermal Energy and Hydrogeology Coordinator – General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) )
    • Gordon Bloomquist (Consultant – Geothermal Scientis)
10:00 – 10:20 Geothermal Sustainability Protocol

    • Marit Brommer (Executive Director, International Geothermal Association)
10:20 – 10:50 Coffee Break
10:50 – 12:50 Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts in Geothermal Projects

    • Emre Dolek (Environmental Specialist – World Bank)
    • Ebru Demir Aykan (World Bank)
    • Burak Çakırlar (Manager, Engineering – TSKB)
    • Erhan Çalışkan (Senior Vice President / Sustainability and Environmental Social Impact Management – TKYB)
12:50 – 13:10 Gender in Geothermal in Türkiye

    • Umut Destegül Solaroğlu (WING Türkiye Ambassador, WING)
13:10 – 13:20 Closing Remarks

    • Mustafa Çalişkan (Head of Department for Renewable Energy Resources of Directorate General for Energy Affairs, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources)
    • Stephan Garnier (Lead Energy Specialist and Infrastructure Program Leader – World Bank)
13:20 – 14:15 Lunch Break

Gender in Geothermal – Training

Interpretation Turkish-English will be available throughout the event and the agenda will include sessions in both Turkish and English.

Download speakers’ bios here

Venue

The Türkiye Geothermal Conference (15-16 Nov) is an in-person event that will take place at the Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention, a hotel and spa located in a tranquil area overlooking İzmir Bay.

ADDRESS

Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention

Ilıca Mah. Zeytin Sok. No:112 Narlıdere – İzmir

0232 238 51 51 / 0232 238 77 99

Participants will be responsible for their own accommodation. If you need assistance with your room booking at the Kaya İzmir Hotel, please get in touch at tr.geothermal@gmail.com

Contact

For any questions or comments please get in touch with the co-organizers (ATA Insights):