Oilfield Growth and Atlantic Slope Studies Highlight Texas Panel
The piece notes new oil discoveries in Andrews County Nolley field and a Canyon De Vonian dual find, with production figures and economic impact. It also reports Interior permits for four firms Humble Mobil Chevron and Gull to study Atlantic Slope geology this summer, plus an offshore core extraction plan. The Texas Mid-Continental & Gas Association cites 1966 highway levies at 567 million dollars, about 29 percent of state tax collections, led by motor fuel taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolley
Andrews
Gil
Department of Interior
Atlantic
Humble
Mobil
Chevron
Gull
Gulf of Mexico
New England
Florida
Texas Mid-Continental & Gas Association
Association
W. A. Landreth
Occidental reports major Libya oil discovery Al-100 well
Occidental Petroleum announces the Al-100 discovery in Libya's Sirte Basin, testing over 43 000 barrels per day from a 900 foot fossil reef limestone pay zone. The well, in Concession 103, was witnessed by Libya's Minister of Petroleum and company officials. The oil has low sulphur content aiding air pollution control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occidental Petroleum Corp
Ans
Libya
Sirte
Occidental
Angila
Petroleum Hammer
Esso Develops Biopolymer Drilling Fluid System
Esso Production Research Co. of Houston with Standard Oil affiliates announced a new drilling fluid system based on a bacterially produced polymer. Dr. C. R. Hocott called it a significant step for low solids muds and a potential viscosity builder for weighted systems. A technical paper lists authors Dr. Fredric H. Deily W. E. Holman Dr. Gordon P. Lindblom and Dr. John T. Patton, noting the material remains fluid like water at the drill bit yet maintains viscosity in the annulus for hole cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esso Production Research Co
Houston
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
C. R. Hocott
Esso
Hocott
Hoeott
Fredric H. Deily
Esso Production
W. E. Holman
Imperial Oil, Ltd
Gordon P. Lindblom
Enjay Chemical Co
John T. Patton
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Oil geologists urged to rise in industry management
An advisory committee of sixty oil industry leaders urged AAPG to strengthen ties with top management. The report calls for professional staff growth, better training, broader move into management roles, and less publishing restriction to boost industry cooperation and stability in petroleum geology careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tto
Austria
Themerican Association of Pe
AAPG
Ira H. Cram
Contnental Oil Co
Grou
Cram
Heavy 765000-pound vessel reaches Texas coast
A 765000-pound steel vessel completes a 300 mile move along the Texas coast to a site five miles north of Houston for Humble Oil and Refining Co. King Ranch Gas Plant. The heavy lifting and transport endured a challenging relocation effort.
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Humble Oil & Refining Co
King— Ranch
Texas
Houston
Awards Planned as American Petroleum Landmen Hear Industry Leader
Peeiene Company outlines awards program as the American Association of Petroleum Landmen announces guest speaker from the industry. The event will feature remarks on landmen roles, policy impacts, and future collaboration with the Petroleum Lanernes.
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The
Amrican Association of Petroleum
Petroleum Lanernes
Ata ‘Association of New
FOREIGN CRUDE UP Oil production rises in week end
The American Petroleum Institute reports weekly crude oil runs averaging 9,554,000 barrels daily, up from 9,418,000 the prior week and 9,500,000 a year ago. Gasoline output reached 34,060,000 barrels. total stocks end week at 206,888,000 barrels with East of California stocks at 185,885,000.
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Washington
Suillg
American Petroleum Institute
California
Pennsylvania
Appalachian
Lima
Michigan
Indiana
Kansas
Nebraska
N. Dakota
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
East Texas
West Texas
Gulf Texas
Texas
Northern
Louisiana
Gulf
New Mexico
Wyoming
Rocky
Alaska
Mid-Continent Asks Oil Study
The Public Land Law Review Commission in New Orleans was urged by the Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association to study four major public policy areas on offshore leases. The commission reviews laws governing government lands including Outer Continental Shelf acreage and Western reservations, with focus on submerged land administration and mineral leasing withdrawals for military needs.
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New Orleans
Public Land Law Review Commission
Texas ‘Mid - Continent Oil & Gag Association
Charles E. Simons
Dallas
Texas Organization
Detroit plans city softball league for women over 18
The Detroit recreation department announced a city wide softball league offering a break from kitchen duties. The program opens to women past the age of 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Upii
City Recreation Department
Middle East Boosts Share in Japan and Western Europe Oil Demand
Regional oil flows show the Middle East supplying Japan and Western Europe with rising shares between 1961 and 1965. Japan's crude intake grew markedly while Western Europe projected demand to exceed 11 million barrels daily by 1970. Africa, Libya, and Algeria gain ground as new production regions emerge.
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Een ‘Apy
United States
Western Europe
Japan
Middle East
Africa
Europe
Libya
Algeria
North Africa
Ineutral Zone
Canada
Western Hemisphere
South Asia
Australia
World Watches Economic Damage From Arab Conflict
WASHINGTON UPI report notes Arab states rely on oil for most foreign exchange and income with Iraq and Saudi Arabia at 90 to 98 percent. A Middle East war would hurt economies, but world demand and alternate supplies reduce risk for the West as Libya Algeria and Nigeria could shift output to meet needs.
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Israel
Middle East
Iraq
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Saudi
Arabia
Syria
Gol
Libya
Europe
Algeria
France
Nasser
Charles de Gaulle
Nigeria
Wildcat and oil field notes from Garden City region
Fragmentary survey notes list names such as GLASSCOCK and TRIDN along with locations like Star Yr miles NW of Garden City. Entries reference wells, wildcats, and claims in sections and townships near Richfield and Pearsall, with production measures and equipment terms embedded in terse field notes.
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Borden — Fearee
Carp
Dinwnon Snd
Silacat
Fred
Allison
Mobit-Atlantic
Wildcat
Daw Sur
Eemi Ie Glasscock
C. W. Guthrie
Clie Weaver
Siepoot
Bik
Garden City
Gare OH & Gay Up
Ateane Richfield
Bi H&gn
Sur
Miles
Garci
Consolidation Noted in Shell District Transfers
District superfintendents at Shell Pipe Line Corp see transfers. W R Yates, Mc Camey District chief, departs amid consolidation, with a replacement named for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Shell’ Pipe Line Corp
McCamey
Pepertenetett
Locations And Completions In Dense County Listing
A scratched OCR compilation names locations and sites across multiple counties including Odessa Ne Reeves and Franklin areas. It mentions parcels, acres, and property values with scattered references to individuals such as Howard Glasecock and Lisa Gra. The legible fragments point to land listings and associates with real estate deals and company names.
Oil Vehicle Accidents Hit Decade Low in Survey
Washington report notes accidents involving motor vehicles operated by oil companies fell to a ten year low in 1965 according to a survey by the American Petroleum Institute Department of Statistics.
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Washington
American Petroleum Insite
Department of Statistics
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Ellenburger
Westbrook
Petroleum Landmen State Meeting
Peeiene Company Tests
W-K-M
ACF Industries
Mid-Continent
Mideast Oil
Joyapan
Ry Max B. Skelton
Venezuela
Caribbean
Southeast Asia
Russia
Dit
Lubbock, Texas
By William L. Ryan
Egypt
Suey Canal
Gama
Abdel ‘Nasser
International Monetary Fund
Western
North Berg
San
Senter Eo Co
Sae -Odessa
Owden
Odessa
Rinworth
Henson
Ralph McWhorter
Frankel
City
Yoarkum
Mallwaith
Gil & Gasie & Adam
Grafa Assoc. Inc
Rec
Gibson
Ray
Goldsmith and
Tare Bley Lisa Gra
Uls-Sray
Wor Fk
Queen
Fes
BNW Bul
Elev
Howard—Glasecock
Queen Heven
Tenneco
API
M. Graham, Texas
Frank C. Kramer Oilfield Equipment CO
Wne
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