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New Gulf Oil Finds Signal Deep Water Expansion
In the Gulf of Mexico, Shell and Amoco announce new deep water wells off Mississippi South Pass. A 9,770 foot confirmation well in 1,050 feet of water marks a Gulf record, with plans for 1,750 foot settings by Placid Oil. Offshore leases cost hundreds of millions. pipelines to shore are 4 to 5 years away.
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