Türkiye’s first Central Anatolian geothermal plant being built in Aksaray

Wedoany.com Report-Mar 25, Güzelyurt Geothermal is preparing to build the first geothermal power plant (JES) in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region. A subsidiary of GMK Energy, Güzelyurt Geothermal Energy Inc. plans to construct a two-unit power plant with a total installed capacity of 20 MW in Aksaray’s Güzelyurt and Gülagac districts, as well as surrounding villages.

Guzelyurt Geothermal Exploration Drilling

The project, with an investment cost of 490 million TL (approx. USD 12.9 million), aims to generate 160 GWh of electricity annually. This production will be sufficient to meet the annual electricity needs of approximately 47,620 people. The generated electricity will be connected to the national grid via the Aksaray OSB TM – Derinkuyu TM 154 kV Power Transmission Line.

During the construction phase, the plant is expected to employ 50 people, while 20 people will be employed in the operational phase. Additionally, drilling activities are ongoing within the project’s licensed area.