30.04.2026 15:53
After the discovery of oil on the campus of Dicle University, a 10-year agreement was signed with SANKO Holding; with 6 drilling wells to be opened on campus, annual production of hundreds of thousands of barrels is targeted.
It has been learned that oil was discovered as a result of seismic studies conducted on the campus of Dicle University in Diyarbakır. Initially, it is planned to drill 6 wells in the field.
10-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SANKO HOLDING
A 10-year contract was signed between Dicle University and SANKO Holding for oil exploration activities. In the statement made by the university, it was stated that after the seismic studies carried out in the parcel located in Yiğitçavuş Neighborhood of Sur district, leasing the area for drilling was deemed appropriate.
The statement said, 'As a result of the technical and administrative evaluations, the said request was approved by the University Board of Directors' decision; afterward, the necessary permits were obtained and the process was completed.'
DRILLING AT TWO SEPARATE POINTS ON CAMPUS
It was reported that drilling activities will be carried out in two different areas within the campus. Work will be conducted in an approximately 18,000 square meter area located behind the Faculty of Law, and in an approximately 27,000 square meter area beneath the football field. In total, covering an area exceeding 45,000 square meters, it is planned to drill 6 wells, with 3 in each region.
ANNUAL TARGET OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF BARRELS
While the project's installation cost is estimated to be around 20 million dollars, if oil is found, it is targeted to produce an average of 150 barrels per day per well. This corresponds to an annual production of approximately 328,500 barrels.