URFA Yenice Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project
Capturing methane emissions from the Urfa landfill and converting them into clean energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting 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, providing 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.
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. This process improves air quality, supports sustainable waste management, and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to Turkeys renewable energy transition.
Economic & Social
The project creates local jobs and enhances Turkey’s energy security. It also strengthens renewable energy infrastructure and improves community health by reducing pollution and promoting a cleaner environment.
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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, providing 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 over 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide in its ability to trap heat in the atmosphere, making its mitigation crucial for combating climate change.
Using advanced technology, the project converts methane emissions into renewable energy, feeding it 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 Reduction: 114,253 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Methane Reduction: 8,000 tonnes of CH₄ annually
Renewable Electricity Generated: 32,400 MWh per year
Landfill Gas Captured: 16,378,500 m³
Collaborations
The Urfa Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project is certified under the Gold Standard, ensuring its emission reductions are credible and impactful. Anthesis provides expertise in carbon project development, ensuring alignment 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.
As an ICROA (International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance) member, Anthesis guarantees adherence to globally recognised principles of transparency, monitoring, and accountability, delivering reliable and high-quality carbon offsets to stakeholders.
Quality Criteria
The Urfa Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project meets the rigorous Gold Standard certification requirements, ensuring emission reductions are real, additional, and measurable. The project undergoes independent third-party validation and verification to uphold high levels of transparency, accountability, and credibility.
The landfill gas capture system is specifically designed to prevent methane emissions—a greenhouse gas significantly more potent than CO₂—from entering the atmosphere. By converting this harmful gas into renewable energy, the project demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental integrity and climate action.
As an ICROA member, Anthesis ensures all processes align with internationally recognised best practices for carbon offsetting, delivering trusted and verifiable climate solutions for businesses and investors.
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