Caner Demirayak, COO of ODAS, emphasized the importance of prioritising technology investments for energy transformation, stated:
“For sustainable growth and supply security in the energy sector, accelerating digitalisation investments is of critical importance. Smart grids and artificial intelligence applications have become not an option but a necessity for efficient production and uninterrupted energy supply. Resource diversity and flexible regulatory frameworks both increase investor confidence and strengthen Turkey’s resilience against energy demand.”
Since 2010, ODAS has been contributing value to the communities it operates in through its innovative approach, continuously growing and transforming across the energy, mining, and now tourism sectors. In the energy production sector, ODAŞ operates the Çan2 Thermal Power Plant in Turkey and a natural gas combined cycle power plant in Uzbekistan. In mining sector, it holds licenses and operating rights for strategic metals such as antimony, gold, silver, nickel, and coal. Additionally, with its hotel investments in Fethiye, ODAS is also creating value in the tourism sector. This diversity forms the foundation of both financial and operational sustainability.
"WE AIM FOR SCALABLE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH"
Emphasizing that digitalisation and environmental investments remain important in the short-term plan and that such investments will continue, ODAŞ COO Caner Demirayak underlined their long-term goal of achieving growth on a regional scale. Demirayak stated: "Our step in Uzbekistan was the first example of this. With the experience we have gained there, we are laying the groundwork for new international investments. On the sustainability side, we continue to set concrete targets in areas such as waste management and water recovery. Our corporate goal is to achieve scalable and sustainable growth across all sectors."
In the industry, IT and digitalisation investments often remain in the background. However, in the energy sector, digitalisation and artificial intelligence applications are no longer an option but a necessity.
He drew attention to the diversity of resources
Highlighting that diversity of the resource is essential to ensure energy supply security, Demirayak strongly emphasized that dependence on a single source poses significant risks in terms of supply security. He stated:
“Establishing a balanced energy mix supported by renewable energy, domestic resources, and diverse channels is of great importance. A system where diversity is ensured not only reduces external dependency but also increases resilience against market fluctuations. Supply security is directly related not only to the diversification of energy resources, their economic and social impact, and the preparation of future strategies, but also to digital infrastructure and sustainability.”
Since 2010, ODAS has been operating in the energy, mining, and tourism sectors. In energy production, the company operates the Çan2 Thermal Power Plant in Turkey and a natural gas combined cycle power plant in Uzbekistan. With a total installed capacity of 514 MW, the company provides energy to approximately 1.5 million households across the two countries annually.
"THE SECTOR TRANSFORMS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS"
Emphasising that technology investments must be prioritised for transformation in energy, Demirayak said, "In the sector, IT and digitalisation investments often remain in the background. However, enabling digitalisation and artificial intelligence applications in the energy sector is no longer an option but a necessity. Today, it is not sufficient for the private sector to advance in this field solely with its own resources, because the efficiency of energy production and distribution infrastructure requires a transition to smart grid systems. Through smart grids, the balance between energy supply and demand can be managed more accurately, losses can be reduced, and higher quality, uninterrupted, and more cost-effective energy can be delivered to end consumers. On the other hand, for the sector to grow in a healthy manner, the regulatory framework must also adapt to today’s realities. A transparent and flexible regulatory structure, capable of responding to the practical demands of the private sector, is of great importance. Updating legislation to align with the constantly changing conditions of the energy market will not only increase investor confidence but also accelerate the energy transformation process."
