During the 2nd International
Cudi Cup Tennis Tournament, Şırnak Governor
Osman Bilgin held a meeting with journalists.
In his statement, Governor Bilgin expressed that
Şırnak has emerged as a significant center in the oil industry, thus earning the title of an "
oil city."
Bilgin provided an update on the ongoing oil exploration efforts in the
Martyr Aybüke Yalçın field, stating that four additional wells will be operational in the coming days.
"Simultaneously, work is progressing in the
Esma Çevik field and the Akçay region, where the 21st well has been drilled. Remarkably, significant quantities of oil were extracted from an
artesian water well, bringing great satisfaction to the team. While specific figures cannot be provided yet, it is evident that the newly discovered well holds promising potential, estimated to be at least
ten times larger than existing wells. These developments affirm the effective and accurate approach employed by the
Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) in their endeavors, highlighting Gabar's significance in the
oil extraction process," Bilgin told reporters.
According to Governor Bilgin, the
Esma Çevik field is estimated to possess a reserve of 200 million barrels, while the
Aybüke Yalçın field is believed to hold a reserve of 1 billion barrels.
Bilgin further emphasized that
exploration activities are currently underway in eight distinct regions across
Şırnak, covering the entirety of its mountainous areas.
Bilgin expressed his optimism for the future of
Şırnak, highlighting the city's transformative progress.
He stated that
Şırnak has shattered its previous limitations and emphasized that there will be ample employment opportunities in the upcoming period.
"
Şırnak's reputation will now be associated with sports, production, and increased
job opportunities," Bilgin stressed in his comments while concluding his speech.
