The development plan for the Somar oil field, with a daily production capacity of 8,850 barrels of crude oil, has begun to increase production and improve operational infrastructure. Fathollah Hosseini, the representative of the people of Qasr-e Shirin, Sarpol-e Zahab, and Gilan-e Gharb in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, announced at a ceremony marking the start of this plan that 25 million dollars has been allocated for the first phase of this project.
The necessity of accelerating infrastructure development
Hosseini emphasized the importance of speeding up the implementation of construction and development projects in border areas and stated: "This plan will not only help increase oil production but will also lead to the development of the economic and social infrastructure of the region." He added that the development of the Somar oil field, as a strategic oil field, can play an important role in meeting domestic needs and exporting oil.
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Emphasis on the reconstruction of war-torn areas
The representative of the people of western Kermanshah also referred to the follow-up of reconstruction issues in war-torn areas and noted that in his recent meeting with the Minister of Roads and Urban Development, the problems related to the preparation of housing infrastructure in Qasr-e Shirin were raised. The Minister of Roads and Urban Development has also ordered that these issues be examined and resolved as soon as possible.
Hosseini also announced the pursuit of funding to assist the people of Somar and Khosrowi and the depopulated villages in cooperation with the Housing Foundation. He emphasized that support for the people of these areas should be prioritized so that they can benefit from the advantages of the oil field development.
Collaboration between various institutions
In the continuation of the joint meetings of the Kermanshah representatives with the Chief Justice of the province, Hosseini called for these sessions to be held every three months and stressed the importance of following up on resolutions. He expressed the representatives' readiness to help secure the necessary funding for the judiciary and resolve infrastructural issues.
Hosseini also proposed holding meetings with the families of martyrs and veterans working in the judiciary and called for identifying the legal and judicial problems of these families for national follow-up. Addressing issues related to land ownership and documentation for farmers in the Qasr-e Shirin Free Zone and tackling smuggling issues at the borders were also among his other demands.
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