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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
7
A Political-Editorial note questions the frequent press warnings of petroleum shortages. It traces cycles of doom and boom, cites past forecasts, and argues that production has faced obstacles yet the industry remains capable of meeting demand with new sources and efficiency.
The article argues oil and coal have fueled rapid expansion and suggests undiscovered reserves remain. It notes optimistic views on continued abundance, critiques optimistic cosmology, and cites scientists seeking substitutes such as hydrogen from nitrogen and nuclear energy.
Cheyenne Wy May 19 A Baker state land commissioner reports Wyoming granted leases on lands at about one hourly since March 2 totaling 614. Of these 202 were oil lands and 312 grazing lands. The note also mentions presidents and their marital status at election time.
Three deep wells are due for completion in the Osage field near Newcastle Wyoming before month end. They lie near the producing sand of the pioneer gusher and will extend the proven area a mile east and south. The Sinclair company reported a test flow of 1 400 barrels per day.
The Petroleum Producers corporation finishes well No. 7 giving six producing wells on the Hamilton dome northwest of Thermopolis Wyoming with No. 4 halted at the water sand to supply drilling water. Tankage limits precise production estimates. Occidental OFF & Gas Company completed the only other well in the flood area.
Readable fragment notes a Cen dome well at Goshen reaching 2100 feet with an unclear project status. No further details on operators or outcomes available in the text.
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