GEA's first industrial heat pump for Türk Tuborg

The delivery and installation of GEA's industrial heat pump to Türk Tuborg represents a major step forward for its sustainability projects and decarbonization efforts in the region. The system was installed at the Tuborg site in Izmir and is designed to recover waste heat from the existing cooling infrastructure and upgrade it into usable process heat for brewery operations. By enabling the reuse of thermal energy within production, the solution significantly improves overall energy efficiency and reduces reliance on conventional heat sources. The technology directly supports Türkiye’s net-zero target for 2053 and complies with the new climate law, which mandates emissions reporting and reduction measures.

Responses and solutions to challenges in achieving climate targets

With the installation and operation of the GEA heat pump solution, GEA supported its customer Türk Tuborg on its way to achieving its sustainability goals. The project requirements included overcoming dependence on fossil fuels for heating, recovering and reusing low-grade process heat, and improving overall energy efficiency.

CO₂ emissions reduced by 7.4 percent

The early results are promising. In the early stages of the operation, a 7.4 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions was achieved, with overall energy efficiency remaining stable.

Full integration into the customer's cooling system

The system at Türk Tuborg is built on a high-efficiency industrial heat pump solution designed to recover and reuse waste heat within the facility. It operates in full integration with the existing cooling infrastructure, ensuring optimized energy use and process continuity. Advanced control and monitoring capabilities enable stable, reliable, and data-driven operation. This integrated approach supports improved resource efficiency while contributing to the company’s broader sustainability and decarbonization objectives.