Türkiye has announced the discovery of two new oil fields, Gaziler and Çardaklı, in the Gabar region of Şırnak province, southeastern Türkiye (Anadolu Agency, 09/11/2026). According to the announcement, the fields started production in October 2026, where initial estimates put the in-place oil potential of the two fields at 135 mbl.
The Gabar area currently produces 84 kb/d (about 31 mb/year) from 184 wells, about 8% of Türkiye’s oil consumption. Cumulative production has reached 75.4 mb. New field development and wells are expected to raise daily output by 30%. In the second half of 2027, the region is expected to have about 230 wells and produce more than 100 kb/d (about 37 mb/year).
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