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Istanbul Airport plans €60 million seawater treatment plant
Istanbul Airport is building a seawater treatment plant with financing from Yapı Kredi Leasing.
The €60 million project will take water from the Black Sea and treat it for use at the airport in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The process, known as reverse osmosis, uses advanced treatment technology to make seawater usable.
The plant is planned to produce 7 million cubic metres of water each year in its first phase, with a possible later increase to 18 million.
The airport already meets 42% of its water use with reclaimed water, and the new plant aims to reduce its reliance on mains water and help protect natural water sources.
Completion is targeted for the end of 2027, strengthening the airport’s water security and resilience to water stress.
İGA Istanbul Airport plans to invest €60 million in a seawater reverse-osmosis treatment plant with financing from Yapı Kredi Leasing.
The plant will turn Black Sea water into utility water for institutions operating within the airport.
It is planned to produce 7 million cubic metres of water a year initially, with capacity later targeted to rise to 18 million cubic metres.
The project is targeted for completion by the end of 2027 and aims to reduce the airport’s reliance on mains water.
The financing agreement was signed at a ceremony held during COP31 in Antalya.
- Who
- İGA Istanbul Airport and Yapı Kredi Leasing.
- What
- They agreed on financing for a €60 million seawater treatment plant.
- When
- The signing ceremony took place during COP31; completion is targeted for the end of 2027.
- Where
- The plant will serve İGA Istanbul Airport using seawater from the Black Sea. The agreement was signed in Antalya.
- Why
- To reduce the airport’s dependence on mains water, strengthen water security and help protect natural water resources.
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İGA Istanbul Airport and Yapı Kredi Leasing held a financing agreement signing ceremony during COP31 in Antalya.
The plant is targeted for completion.
- Investment
- €60 million
- Initial annual capacity
- 7 million cubic metres
- Future capacity target
- 18 million cubic metres
- Water source
- Black Sea
- Completion target
- End of 2027
- Location served
- İGA Istanbul Airport
What people are saying
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With our collaboration on İGA Istanbul Airport’s seawater supply project to protect water resources, we are contributing to the sustainable management of natural water resources.