Turkey's First Hydrogen Valley Project

Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank stated that they have implemented Turkey's first hydrogen valley project and said, "With this project, we will have grown the hydrogen economy in a different dimension in the Southern Marmara Region, which is the leader in renewable energy installed power." said

In his speech at the collective opening ceremony of the South Marmara Development Agency projects and at the Havran Science and Technology Center, Varank expressed his pleasure to be in Balıkesir, the hometown of Koca Seyit, one of the heroes of the National Struggle.

Giving the good news that Turkey's hydrogen plant will be put into practice, Varank said that the 37 million euro project, coordinated by the South Marmara Development Agency, was entitled to be supported by the European Union.

“With the South Marmara Hydrogen Valley Project, prepared by a 16-member consortium, we will hopefully implement Turkey's first hydrogen valley project. The EU grant of 7,5 euros, which we will receive from the European Union (EU) within the scope of this project, is the highest amount we have obtained from our projects at once. With this project, we will nurture the hydrogen economy in a different dimension in the Southern Marmara Region, which is the leader in renewable energy installed power. A minimum of 500 tons of hydrogen per year and hydrogen derivatives such as methanol and ammonia, which Turkey is dependent on abroad, will begin to be produced in Balıkesir. We wish good luck to Balıkesir and our country in this project that will serve green development and set an example not only for Turkey but also for Europe.”

Stating that they continue to work for the ideal of a great and strong Turkey under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Varank said that he made visits to important factories in Balıkesir today.

Noting that he visited the Same Deutz-Fahr Tractor Factory, Varank said, “It is an Italian brand, but it has been in our country for 10 years. Previously, he imported his engines and assembled them here. Currently, it will produce the 5th generation tractor engines in Balikesir with 95 percent locality in Turkey. We say 'good luck'. In addition, Karesi Tekstil will hopefully start producing polymer chips, one of Turkey's most important import items, in Bandırma OSB in Balıkesir. An investment of billions of lira is currently underway. Hopefully, they will also start their first production this year.” used the phrase.

Emphasizing that they set high goals to “make this country better” and follow them constantly with a President, Varank said:

“As Turkey, we have set ourselves an important target. We said, 'Turkey will be one of the top 10 economies in the world. We are doing our best to achieve this, and we will continue to do so. As the Ministry of Industry and Technology, we are determined to create an ecosystem that allows technological advances, healthy sustainable and value-added economic growth in our country. Today, we are in your presence to make the official opening of 8 projects supported by Havran Science and Technology Center and South Marmara Development Agency, which contribute to this ecosystem. Havran Science and Technology Center has already started to accelerate the developments in the field of science and technology by serving Balıkesir and its surroundings. Students and teachers from all over Balıkesir and even neighboring provinces Çanakkale and İzmir come together at this center. Our science center, which has an indoor area of ​​1000 square meters, has 3 experimental setups in areas such as robotic coding, 135D printer modeling, physics, chemistry, biology, production skills, model airplanes and model airplanes. With these experimental setups, our students blend the theoretical knowledge they learned at school with practice.”

Varank also stated that preparations were made for TEKNOFEST and science fairs at the center, and thanked those who contributed to bringing this place to the city.

“WE EXCHANGE CLOSE TO 40 TONS OF GOLD MINE A YEAR”

Referring to gold mining, Varank said, “Currently, we are extracting about 40 tons of gold per year and we are bringing it to the economy. Mining is really one of the indispensable topics of both industry and development.” used the phrase

Emphasizing that gold should be extracted from the ground, Varank continued as follows:

“I attach great importance to mining. I attach great importance to gold mining and I always try to voice this issue at the podiums. There are people who criticize me. They say, 'Are you an enemy of nature? Are you anti-environmental?' No, of course, we are not enemies of nature or anything, but if you are doing this right, if you are doing it by following the rules, rest assured that keeping those gold coins under the ground is nothing but a fool. Today, if Canada, America and the developed Western countries of the world are gold mining, why shouldn't we? As long as we follow the rules and take the necessary precautions. Let's do our job properly. That's why we must bring these values ​​to our economy. In this sense, TÜMAD Mining is one of the companies that do this job right. It is a mining company whose success has been registered not only in Turkey but also by the United Nations. So far they've done this well. I hope they will not embarrass us from now on."

Stating that they will organize TEKNOFEST in Izmir, Istanbul and Ankara on the 100th anniversary of the Republic, Varank invited all citizens to participate in these events.

Stating that development agencies have an important role in revealing the local potential, Varank said, “In this sense, our South Marmara Development Agency has accomplished important works in Balıkesir. Hopefully, these signatures will continue in the coming periods. Today, we will hold the official opening of 25 projects with a budget of 8 million liras.” gave the information.

SOUTH MARMARA HYDROGEN VALLEY PROJECT

Explaining that they support the development of industry and technology in Balıkesir, which is open to growth and development, Minister Varank said, “We are working hard to bring a favorable business environment that encourages investment and employment to this city. We have increased the number of OIZs, which was 2002 in our city in 3, to 785, with the loan support of 7 million TL. Work on new ones continues.” made its assessment.

Explaining the projects implemented in Balıkesir, Minister Varank said, "I believe wholeheartedly that our city will make great contributions to the century of Turkey as an important industrial center with the right policies and steps." said.

After the speech, Hasan Yücel, General Manager of TÜMAD Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ, presented the historical measuring device “astrolabe” used in astronomy measurements to Minister Varank.

Afterwards, the ribbon was cut and the projects were inaugurated. Minister Varank and the accompanying protocol members toured the Havran Science and Technology Center.

In the meantime, Varank received information from the authorities at the Same Deutz-Fahr Tractor Factory MKS Devo, Karesi Tekstil and Gönenli Milk and Dairy Products factories, which he visited within the scope of the Balıkesir program, and met with the employees. sohbet He.

In the programs, Minister Varank was accompanied by Balıkesir Governor Hasan Şıldak, Metropolitan Mayor Yücel Yılmaz, AK Party Balıkesir deputies Pakize Mutlu Aydemir, İsmail Ok, Adil Çelik, Yavuz Subaşı, Mustafa Canbey, AK Party Balıkesir Provincial President Ekrem Başaran and district mayors. .