- The Istanbul plant processes 1.1 million tonnes of non-recyclable household waste annually.
- It saves nearly 1.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions per year.
- The plant produces 560,000 MWh of electricity annually.
- The project supports Turkey's goal of carbon neutrality by 2053.
Project Overview
Veolia has secured the contract to operate and maintain Turkey's first waste-to-energy plant in Istanbul, which is also the largest in Europe. The facility processes approximately 1.1 million tonnes of non-recyclable household waste annually.
Environmental Impact
The plant significantly contributes to reducing carbon emissions, saving nearly 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 per year. It achieves this by producing 560,000 MWh of electricity annually, equivalent to the consumption of 1.4 million Istanbul residents.
Strategic Goals
This initiative is a key part of Turkey's strategy to decarbonize its waste sector through energy recovery and recycling, thereby reducing landfill use, which is a major source of carbon emissions. The project aligns with Turkey's objective to achieve carbon neutrality by 2053.
Operational Excellence
Under the agreement, Veolia will manage the entire operations and maintenance of the plant, ensuring compliance with European Union environmental standards. The focus will be on improving energy efficiency and reducing utility consumption.
