Open Mountain Türkiye has started commercial operations of the 11-MW OME T-01 geothermal power plant in Alasehir, Manisa, Türkiye.
The OME T-01 Geothermal Power Plant (GPP), developed by Open Mountain Türkiye Geothermal Energy Production Co. Ltd. in the Alasehir district of Manisa, has started electricity production with an installed capacity of 11 MW. This environmentally friendly project, which leverages the region’s rich geothermal energy potential, aims to enhance the use of renewable energy resources.
In recent years, significant advancements have been observed in Türkiye’s renewable energy sector. Following the commissioning of the first unit of the 49 MWe capacity GreenEco GPP-7 plant, with a power output of 24.5 MWe in Manisa, the OME T-01 GPP in Alasehir has also become operational.
Open Mountain Türkiye Geothermal Energy Production Co. Ltd. (OME Turkey) is an energy company specializing in the development and operation of geothermal power plants in Turkey. Established in 2016, the company is a subsidiary of Open Mountain Energy (OME), which focuses on the acquisition, development, and operation of geothermal power plants.
OME is also an affiliate of Kaishan Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial air compressors. Kaishan Group has extensive global experience in developing and operating geothermal energy projects.
OME Türkiye has developed the 11 MWe capacity OME T-01 Geothermal Power Plant in the Alasehir district of Manisa and was granted a production license for this project by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) on January 4, 2024, valid for 18 years, 10 months, and 4 days.
Source: JESDER via our Turkish news platform JeotermalHaberler
