URFA Yenice Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project
The project captures methane emissions from the Urfa landfill and converts them into clean energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while contributing to sustainable development.
The URFA Yenice Landfill Gas (LFG)-to-Energy Project captures methane emissions from the landfill, preventing the release of this potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. The collected methane is converted into electricity, supplying sustainable energy to the local grid. By reducing carbon emissions, the project helps improve air quality, advances climate action, and fosters economic development in the region.
Project Impacts
Project Type: Waste to Energy
Location: Şanlıurfa, Türkiye
Climate & Environment
The project prevents 114,253 tCO₂ and 8,000 tonnes of methane emissions annually by capturing landfill gases and converting them into 32,400 MWh of clean electricity. In doing so, it improves air quality, supports sustainable waste management, and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to Turkey’s renewable energy transition.
Economic & Social
The project creates local jobs and enhances Turkey’s energy security. It also strengthens renewable energy infrastructure while improving community health by reducing pollution and fostering a cleaner environment.
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Project Facts
Project Details
The URFA Yenice Landfill Gas (LFG)-to-Energy Project captures methane emissions from the landfill, preventing the release of this potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. The collected methane is converted into electricity, supplying a sustainable energy source for the local grid. By reducing carbon emissions, the project contributes to cleaner air, supports climate action, and fosters economic development in the region.
About the Project
Urbanisation in Türkiye has led to a significant increase in municipal waste generation, posing environmental and public health challenges. The Urfa landfill site addresses these issues with an innovative approach: capturing and utilising methane gas from decomposing waste. Methane is a greenhouse gas more over 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide in trapping heat in the atmosphere, making its mitigation crucial for combating climate change.
Using advanced technology, the project converts methane emissions into renewable energy, which is fed into the local electricity grid. This not only reduces methane emissions but also decreases reliance on fossil fuels, supporting Türkiye’s transition to a cleaner energy future. Beyond climate benefits, the project promotes sustainable waste management practices and serves as a model for modern, environmentally responsible development in the region.
Project Impacts
Emission Reductions: 114,253 tonnes of CO₂ annually
Methane Reductions: 8,000 tonnes of CH₄ annually
Renewable Electricity Generated: 32,400 MWh annually
Landfill Gas Captured: 16,378,500 m³ annually
Collaborations
The Urfa Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project is certified under the Gold Standard, ensuring its emission reductions are both credible and impactful. Anthesis provides expertise in carbon project development, aligning the project with international best practices for sustainability.
The project is implemented in collaboration with Can Çevre Yatırımları Enerji ve Elektrik Üretimi A.Ş., a key partner responsible for the technical and operational aspects of landfill gas capture and energy conversion. Their expertise ensures the efficient and reliable functioning of the project’s systems, making it a benchmark for waste-to-energy projects in Türkiye.
Quality Criteria
The Urfa Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project meets the rigorous Gold Standard certification requirements, ensuring that emission reductions are real, additional, and measurable. The project undergoes independent third-party validation and verification to uphold the highest levels of transparency, accountability, and credibility.
As a member of the International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA), Anthesis adheres to globally recognised principles of transparency, monitoring, and accountability, ensuring that all processes align with international best practices for carbon offsetting. This commitment delivers reliable, high-quality, and verifiable climate solutions for businesses, investors, and other stakeholders.
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