Odaş Elektrik, a company listed on Borsa İstanbul, has signed a significant partnership to sell fly ash produced at its Çan2 Thermal Power Plant to Akçansa.
### Odaş Takes a Step Towards Circular Economy
According to Foreks News, Odaş Elektrik has initiated efforts to recycle fly ash generated from the Çan2 Thermal Power Plant back into the economy. The company, which operates in various sectors including energy, mining, and tourism, has reached an agreement with Akçansa, a major player in the cement industry, for the sale of fly ash. Under this agreement, the fly ash produced at the Çan2 Thermal Power Plant will be sold to Akçansa for use in cement production.
### Significant Step Towards Sustainability: 2 Million Tons Fly Ash Agreement
During the signing ceremony, attended by Odaş Elektrik’s Production Group Chairman Ahmet Can and Akçansa’s General Manager Vecih Yılmaz, it was mentioned that the agreement covering the supply of approximately 2 million tons of fly ash aims to significantly contribute to raising sustainability standards in the energy and cement sectors. With this collaboration, Odaş has added another initiative to its efforts to minimize environmental impacts and use resources more efficiently.
### “This Will Contribute to the Importance of Reintroducing Waste into the Economy in Our Sector”
In his speech at the signing ceremony, Ahmet Can stated, “We are turning the fly ash generated at the Çan2 Thermal Power Plant into a product and reintroducing it into the circular economy. In line with our sustainable growth goals and our policy of using resources as efficiently as possible, we are contributing to both our company and the national economy. This collaboration is significant as it will help promote a wider acceptance of reintroducing waste into the economy in our sector.”
### Çan2 Thermal Power Plant Stands Out with Environmentally Friendly Production
Ahmet Can emphasized that the Çan2 Thermal Power Plant, with a capacity of 340 MW, is one of the few private sector plants in Turkey with an Environmental Permit and License. He mentioned, “Our plant has a flue gas treatment system equipped with state-of-the-art technology, achieving a 99.3% efficiency rate, and it stands out as an environmentally friendly facility among conventional plants as it lacks a bypass feature in the flue gas treatment system. Additionally, we are one of the first coal plants to have a zero-waste certificate. Our waste management policy contributes to reducing the pressure on natural resources and helps establish a sustainable supply-production chain for future generations.”
### Odaş: An Important Player in Fly Ash Export
Ahmet Can noted that they also export fly ash abroad, stating, “Since 2020, we have exported over 1.3 million tons of fly ash and synthetic gypsum to the USA, Canada, and various European countries.”
### Akçansa General Manager Yılmaz: “A Significant Example of Our Circular Economy Approach”
Akçansa General Manager Vecih Yılmaz remarked, “With our vision to be the company with the highest stakeholder value in sustainable building materials in Turkey, we continue our activities with a focus on minimizing our environmental impacts. Fly ash, which is a valuable material and alternative raw material in cement and ready-mix concrete production, supports a production process that minimizes environmental effects and uses resources efficiently when utilized correctly in production processes. This step, which is a significant example of our circular economy approach, will also contribute to our climate change combat strategy. Through this collaboration, we are committed to the responsible use of resources.”
The sale of fly ash produced at Odaş Elektrik’s Çan2 Thermal Power Plant to Akçansa is seen as an important step that will facilitate both companies in achieving their sustainability goals and contribute to Turkey’s transition to a circular economy.
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Arwen Volkov, A graduate of the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland with a degree in International Finance, Arwen specializes in sustainable finance and green investments. She began her career at an investment bank in London, where she developed financing models for environmentally friendly projects. Known for her analytical and strategic thinking skills, Arwen is a sought-after financial consultant. In her spare time, she mentors fintech startups, contributing to their growth strategies. She is also a nature enthusiast and an amateur photographer.
