03.06.2024 15:11
Two oil exploration fields named 'Derecik-1' and 'Anadag-1' were established in the Derecik district of Hakkari by the Turkish Petroleum Corporation. Officials refer to the region as the "Second Gabar", while the Mayor of Derecik, Hasan Dinç, stated that the district will become a center of attraction with the evaluation of oil reserves.
Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) states that there are rich oil reserves similar to Gabar in the Kör Kandil Mountain region, which is strategically located in the Şırnak, Hakkâri, and Van triangle, where TPAO engineers and employees work intensively. Officials refer to the region as the "Second Gabar" and expect good news of oil from the region.
In the district of Derecik, located on the border of Iraq in Hakkari, 2 oil exploration fields named 'Derecik-1' and 'Anadağ-1' have been established. Hasan Dinç, the Mayor of Derecik, said, "Hopefully, a new process will begin from now on, and we are very hopeful. The phrase 'We are sitting on top of oil,' which has been the subject of jokes for years, hopefully becomes true."
In the district of Derecik, which is 200 kilometers away from the city center and 13 kilometers away from the border of Iraq, and whose name has been associated with terrorism for years, Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has established 2 oil exploration fields named 'Derecik-1' and 'Anadağ-1'. Intensive activities are carried out with construction machinery in the 2 fields where infrastructure works started 3 months ago. Drilling activities will also start soon in the 'Derecik-1' oil field, which is 10 kilometers away from the district center, and in the 'Anadağ-1' oil field located in the Yeşilova village, 1.5 kilometers away from the border.
"WE WILL TURN DERECIK INTO AN ATTRACTIVE CENTER"
Hasan Dinç, the Mayor of Derecik, stated that they closely follow the works and said, "Undoubtedly, we have many underground and aboveground riches like this. Unfortunately, our region has been on the agenda with very different issues. Hopefully, a new process will begin from now on, and we are very hopeful. The phrase 'We are sitting on top of oil,' which has been the subject of jokes for years, hopefully becomes true. I think Derecik, as well as Hakkari and its surroundings, has significant oil reserves. Scientific studies and researches show this. A step was needed. We value the step taken by our government and energy companies. We hope that there will be more to come. It will contribute to employment in Derecik, as well as Şemdinli, Yüksekova, and Hakkari. Our greatest wealth is being neighbors with Iraq and Iran. We have not been able to evaluate this so far. With the contributions of Derecik and other municipalities, we will turn Derecik into an attractive center."