MCA World 2025 – Alternative Fuel Use in the Cement Sector Panel
The cement industry is placing increasing importance on alternative fuel usage to meet its energy needs and reduce environmental impact in line with sustainable production goals.
In 2023, the Turkish cement sector used 1.8 million tons of waste, obtaining approximately 12% of its energy needs from alternative fuels. During the same period, 6.2 million tons of alternative raw materials were utilized across the industry. These figures clearly demonstrate the sector's commitment to environmentally friendly production and circular economy principles.
One of the most significant investments in energy efficiency within the industry is Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) systems. According to the latest data, Turkey currently has 26 WHR units across 17 factories, generating a total capacity of 154.5 megawatts. This capacity is equivalent to supplying electricity to approximately 618,000 households, meeting the daily electricity needs of 2.5 million people.
As part of MCA World 2025, the "Alternative Fuel Use and Investments in Cement Production" Panel will explore these innovative approaches and sustainability goals. The panel will bring together experts to discuss key topics such as energy efficiency, alternative fuel adoption, and reducing environmental impact.
This essential panel will serve as a roadmap for investments supporting the transition to green energy in the cement industry and future sustainability strategies. We invite you to be part of this valuable discussion.
Facility Operational Safety Panel – MCA World 2025
Operational safety, process management, and critical safety applications in storage areas will be addressed by expert speakers!
As part of the MCA World Measurement, Control, and Automation Systems Exhibition, the Facility Operational Safety Panel will provide a comprehensive discussion platform on the latest industry practices and successful projects. Critical insights will be shared across a wide spectrum, covering storage facilities, LPG sites, tank overflow protection systems, and environmental management strategies.
The Future of Hydrogen Takes Center Stage at MCA World 2025!
As part of MCA World 2025, taking place from April 10-12, the Hydrogen Panel will focus on hydrogen’s critical role in the energy transition, covering its production, storage, transmission, and utilization while highlighting the most significant innovations in the sector. Industry experts will evaluate hydrogen investments in Turkey and worldwide.
At MCA World 2025, a special panel will explore hydrogen’s transformative impact on the industry and energy sectors. Scheduled for Saturday, April 12, the Hydrogen Panel will bring together leading experts, academics, and investors to discuss the future of the hydrogen economy.
The panel will address key topics such as hydrogen production, storage, industrial integration, and future applications. Renowned speakers will share innovative approaches and investment opportunities that will shape the industry’s future.
Presentation Topics for the Panel on Alternative and Efficiency
Investments in the Cement Industry
"ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND TRANSFORMATION IN THE CEMENT INDUSTRY & EMISSION MANAGEMENT"
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kadir BEKTAŞ will deliver a presentation on emission levels in the cement industry, the journey towards decarbonization, and the role of alternative fuel usage within this framework.
“ÇİMKO GREEN TRANSFORMATION AND A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE”
Çimko Cement Deputy Technical General Manager Ali Kipri will present the green transformation initiatives and sustainability efforts implemented at Çimko factories.
"TURKEY'S FIRST HYDROGEN-BLENDED ROTARY KILN CARBON-NEUTRAL FUEL FEED PROJECT AND EFFICIENCY INVESTMENTS"
Here’s a True Success Story…
The first use of hydrogen in the cement industry…
For the first time in the cement sector, Limak Cement’s Polatlı Anka factory successfully tested hydrogen-blended fuel in a rotary kiln during the test phase. The project details will be presented by Limak Cement Group Process Engineer Sercan Tansu.
"THE ROLE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS IN MEETING THE ENERGY NEEDS OF THE TURKISH CEMENT INDUSTRY"
TÜRKÇİMENTO CEO Volkan BOZAY will share his insights on the share of alternative fuels in the energy needs of the cement industry and the sector’s future energy investment plans.
FACILITY OPERATIONAL SAFETY PANEL: EXPERTS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES!
PANEL DATE AND TIME: APRIL 11, FRIDAY, FROM 11:30 AM TO 2:30 PM
TANK OVERFLOW SYSTEMS FOR TOP-NOTCH SAFETY!
At the 3rd MCA World Measurement, Control, and Automation Systems Exhibition, Aytemiz Alanya Terminal Manager Ayşe Toksoöz will discuss the advantages of Tank Overflow Prevention Systems in terms of field safety, process safety, and operational efficiency. This presentation will cover critical topics such as the technical structure of tank overflow systems, their contributions to operational and product safety, and the protection processes for the facility maintenance team’s readiness.
SAFIPORT TERMINAL MADE MORE RELIABLE WITH TANK OVERFLOW PROTECTION SYSTEMS!
At the 3rd MCA World Measurement, Control, and Automation Systems Exhibition, Safiport Derince Terminal Director Batuhan Toprak will discuss the critical role of Tank Overflow Protection Systems in operations, process, and field safety. This presentation will cover the advantages of tank overflow systems that enhance Safiport Terminal's safety standards, investments aimed at increasing storage capacity, and strategies that improve operational efficiency in detail.
RAINWATER AND OILY WATER MANAGEMENT FOR SAFE FACILITY OPERATIONS!
At the 3rd MCA World Measurement, Control, and Automation Systems Exhibition, Mehmet Kutlu, Process Coordinator at Marmara Depoculuk Tekirdağ Terminal, will discuss the impact and operational advantages of investments in rainwater management and oily water detection systems. This presentation will cover the benefits of environmental management systems implemented at Tekirdağ Terminal, the challenges encountered during the project and the critical engineering solutions applied.
SAFETY AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN LPG STORAGE FACILITIES!
At the MCA World Measurement, Control, and Automation Systems Exhibition, Onur Öztürk, Manager of Milangaz Hatay Dörtyol Terminal, will give an important presentation on process and operational safety practices in the LPG sector. The presentation will cover challenges encountered in LPG storage facilities, performance criteria expected from safety systems, and the adaptation of measurement and control devices to field conditions. Join us at the exhibition to hear about current practices and field experiences aimed at improving operational safety in the LPG sector!
GREEN HYDROGEN PANEL IN STORAGE, TRANSMISSION, AND ENERGY PRODUCTION
PANEL DATE AND TIME: APRIL 12, SATURDAY, FROM 12:30 PM TO 3:00 PM
"HYDROGEN PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES, PROJECTS, AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES IN THE GLOBAL AND TURKISH CONTEXT"
Doğukan ÜNAL, General Manager of IPEC Industrial Project Engineering, will cover critical topics about the future of hydrogen. In this talk, he will detail the critical infrastructures that need to be established to develop the hydrogen economy. The presentation will emphasize the strategic importance of building hydrogen infrastructure, including storage facilities, port infrastructures, and hydrogen pipelines, in the energy transition. Plans to develop these infrastructures in line with Turkey’s 2030, 2035, and 2053 goals will be evaluated, supported by success stories and innovative projects from around the world.
"THE FIRST HYDROGEN VALLEY PROJECT PROCESS AND INVESTMENT PROGRESS"
Hüseyin Kerem Öner, Head of the Hydrogen Valley Energy and Industry Unit at GMKA, will present on the HYSouthMarmara Project, green hydrogen production, domestic equipment development, and innovative technologies like Sodium Borohydride. During the panel, he will discuss the project’s processes, the production of hydrogen derivatives, and the impact of this transformation on the industry.
"HYDROGEN PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES"
Prof. Dr. Selmiye ALKAN GÜRSEL, Faculty Member at the Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, will address questions such as how hydrogen is produced and what electrolyzer and fuel cell technologies offer. The presentation will also cover the future of hydrogen and potential future applications.
"COMPOSITE MATERIAL-BASED HIGH-PRESSURE STORAGE TANKS FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE"
In the presentation by Prof. Dr. Metin TANOĞLU, Faculty Member at İzmir Institute of Technology (İYTE) Mechanical Engineering, the following questions will be addressed: What are hydrogen storage technologies under high pressure? What are the current examples of applications? How can storage tanks (vessels) operating under high pressure be produced using fiber-reinforced composite materials? What are the types of these tanks and their manufacturing methods?
"BIGA HYDROGEN, GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION, AND THE ELECTROLYSIS METHOD IN PRODUCTION"
Alper ATALAY, Chief Operating Officer of Biga Hydrogen, will deliver a presentation on efficient, standardized, and modular electrolyzer design for green hydrogen production, as well as the challenges faced in hydrogen investments in the industry and in Turkey.