Pomace is the mixture of pulp and pits left over after the oil extraction process in olive oil factories. This material, traditionally considered waste, is being recycled into the economy by Komoliva Inc. through an environmentally friendly approach. Thanks to the remaining oil and organic components it contains, pomace can be used in many areas, from energy production to agriculture.
Zero Waste Approach in the Olive Oil Industry
1. Pomace: The Valuable Waste Product of the Olive Oil Industry
2. Sustainable Production with the Pirina Processing Plant
Komoliva Inc.’s pomace processing plant in Adana İmamoğlu operates entirely on green energy, offering an environmentally friendly production model. At the factory, crude pomace oil extracted from pirina is used in the fuel and cosmetics industries, while the remaining dry pirina and pellets are used as animal feed. Wastewater treatment systems and solar energy support the zero-waste goal throughout this process.
3. Eco-Friendly Pomace Products and Their Applications
Pomace oil, produced by processing pomace, is preferred in industrial lubrication and biodiesel production. In addition, pomace kernels and pomace pellets can be used as alternative fuels due to their high calorific value. Komoliva Inc. offers solutions to both the local economy and global environmental issues with these products.
4. Komoliva Inc.’s Environmentally Friendly Factory Policy: Detailed Technological Infrastructure
Komoliva’s environmentally conscious production model for processing pine nuts is supported by advanced technology meeting European standards. The closed-loop water cooling system used in the factory reduces water consumption by 40%, while biological treatment plants ensure that “black water” is completely recycled. The use of biomass obtained from pine nuts in steam boilers eliminates the need for fossil fuels. Additionally, particle emissions are kept below 1 mg/Nm³ with electrostatic filters. These systems have paved the way for obtaining the “Zero Waste Certificate” from the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. We will publish our certificates on our website once we obtain them. You can find details on our About Us page.
5. Why is Pirina Recycling Critically Important? – Economic and Ecological Analysis
Turkey produces 1.2 million tons of olive pomace waste annually. Stored using traditional methods, this waste triggers climate change through methane gas emissions. Komoliva Inc. uses a circular economy model to produce:
From every 10 tons of olive pomace:
2 tons of refined oil,
4 tons of organic fertilizer,
4 tons of biofuel.
This process opens up an additional source of income for olive oil factories while reducing the carbon footprint by 70%. For example, power plants running on olive pomace pellets emit 85% less sulfur dioxide compared to coal. Discover the technical details of our dry olive pomace product.
6. The Future Energy and Agricultural Revolution with Pirina – Komoliva’s Vision
Komoliva Inc. positions olive pomace as “green gold.” Among its 2025 goals are:
Achieving full energy independence by increasing solar energy capacity to 2 MW,
Reaching 95% efficiency in electricity production from olive pomace with a biogas production facility,
Promoting olive pomace-based organic fertilizers for smart agriculture projects.
Additionally, we offer natural alternatives by using olive pomace in hookah charcoal production. We differentiate ourselves in the industry with value-added products like olive oil soap.