Istanbul, July 25, 2022
Press Release

– At IFAT Eurasia, experts and companies specializing in biogas and landfill gas production — a field requiring advanced technology — will share their insights and innovations.
– While biogas and electricity are produced from organic household and animal waste, highly efficient fertilizers are also obtained.
– With its high methane content, biogas and landfill gas are valuable energy sources used for electricity generation both in Türkiye and around the world.

Biogas fundamentally refers to the production of usable gas from organic waste. Since the process relies on the treatment of organic matter, plant-based and animal waste are the primary raw materials used.

“Biogas is one of the important subtopics in waste management and energy production. Scientists and industry representatives emphasize not only the importance of increasing efficiency in biogas and landfill gas facilities but also the model’s potential to inspire other environmentally friendly practices,” said Namık Sarıgöl, Fair Director at EKO Fair Organization. “Although the main purpose is to generate electricity and/or energy from biogas and landfill gas, the processed biomass and waste can also be used more efficiently as fertilizer,” he added.

Stating that biogas plants in Türkiye are primarily focused on electricity production, Sarıgöl continued:
“Today, bioenergy accounts for 2.3% of Türkiye’s total electricity generation, with an installed capacity of 2,900 MW.”

“IFAT Eurasia, the meeting point for waste management and environmental technologies, plays a significant role in tracking developments and current debates in the field. At IFAT Eurasia, to be held in Istanbul from April 27–29, 2023, environmental technologies will be discussed in every aspect. From increasing productivity in biogas and landfill gas facilities to high-tech production processes and even logistics, experts and exhibiting companies will share their knowledge and technologies. Applications in Europe, where biogas technology is widespread and advanced, as well as government incentives — both in Europe and Türkiye — will also be covered,” Sarıgöl noted.

He emphasized that logistics costs are among the most significant expenses affecting the profitability of biogas plants:
“The transportation of waste to the plant and its disposal after processing increase logistics costs. According to experts, these costs account for 10% to 25% of overall expenses.”

Sarıgöl also noted that maintenance and spare parts account for 10% to 18% of general operating costs, and stressed the importance of involving a qualified team from the installation phase to ensure profitability and efficiency at the plant.

Sarıgöl concluded:
“Thanks to their high methane content, biogas and landfill gas are valuable energy sources used in electricity generation both domestically and internationally. Additionally, by reducing the use of fossil fuels, they contribute significantly to lowering carbon emissions. While electricity generation is the primary goal in Türkiye’s biogas plants, one of the most valuable by-products of biogas refineries is fertilizer. All this waste can be processed properly and turned into fertilizer.

The value of landfill gas lies not only in its electricity potential but also in its ability to convert urban waste into energy. The essential principle in waste management is not to create new waste while processing existing waste. All of these critical topics will be addressed at IFAT Eurasia.”