Konya Krom Magnesite Brick Industry Inc. is planning a Geothermal Resource Utilization, Thermal Facility, and Greenhouse Project in Inlice in the municipality of Meram in Konya, Türkiye. The planned project will include a 750-bed thermal hotel and a geothermal greenhouse with a land area of 347,600 m². Geothermal will provide heating both for the hotel and the greenhouse.

 

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The license application has been reviewed by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, which issued a “No EIA Required” decision.

Previously licensed to AGN Petrol Inc. in 2013 but later revoked, the Konya Investment Monitoring and Coordination Presidency re-auctioned the site, awarding a new license to Konya Krom Magnesite Brick Industry in January 2023.

Luxury thermal tourism and agriculture

The 200-room thermal hotel will offer suites, deluxe, and family rooms, along with restaurants, a spa, a gym, a nightclub, pools, and wellness facilities.

The geothermal-powered greenhouse will enhance agricultural production, utilizing thermal water first for heating, then for hospitality services.

Authorities ensure compliance with the Geothermal Resources Law (No. 5686) and related regulations. Key measures include:

Closed-loop geothermal system to prevent discharge into water sources.

Sealed wells to protect aquifers.

Geotechnical surveys before construction.

Since the project overlaps with Konya-Seydisehir State Road, a road access permit is required. Once all approvals are secured, construction and geothermal operations will accelerate.