Oil drilling notes and new wells in Texas fields
Oil editor reports several completions and new exploratory wells in Texas. Detailing No 1 W D Anderson near Luther field and No 1 Hardin Simmons near Seminole with production figures and formation tops. Also notes Devonian and Spraberry pools and a 4 600 foot exploration well planned near Slaton by International Petroleum and a 12 University wildcat in Andrews County by American MR Te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene E. Nearburg
Dallas
W.D. Anderson
Luther, ‘East
Westbrook
T&p
Macpet
Hardin-Simmons
Seminole
Gaines
San’ Andres
Dean
Fron Weat Lines of Labor
League
Terry County School Land Survey
Bainfield
Gaines County
Vogel, Inc
Miller
Soniiete
Woodford
Crosky County
Texas International Petroleum
Clark Wood
Slaton
Gertrude Wood
Ae Venkat
Spite
Elerr Survey
University
of ‘Andrews
Andrews County
University Lands
Oilman Warns U S Energy Gap Will Widen Without Action
Mobil Oil chairman Rawleigh Warner Jr says U S energy consumption has doubled and will outpace supply unless resources are developed. He cites offshore reserves as key but notes environmental bans hinder exploration while gas shortages prompt statewide limits. He defends offshore drilling against environmental fears and urges national energy policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Rawleigh Warner, Jr
Mobil Oil Corp
Warner
U.S. Energy Co
U.S
Octane fuel quality key to engine performance says chemist
A chemist for a major oil company in Tulsa argues that proper cooling and octane levels unlock engine performance, and that federal octane posting rules could disrupt refiners' ad campaigns. He notes that engine knock stems from severe conditions and defective cooling, not just octane alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Ae Goodine
Tulsa
Okla
Wievekaiet
wagiRalee Mele Rae
Washington
Crane area measures and line directions recorded
Fragmentary survey notes list elevations and distances near Crane and following lines toward Be River. Includes figures like 7.981 and 7.083 alongside station labels and directional notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort
Lae
Crane
Amadel
Ol Corp
Cowden
Offshore oil growth forecast by Oil and Gas Journal
The Oil and Gas Journal predicts offshore oil and gas production will rise significantly as current fields sell more output. Persian Gulf and Lake Maracaibo regions lead global offshore production, with the United States ranking third. About 15,000 offshore wells have been drilled in the U.S. and over 400 rigs operate on continental shelves worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Speke
Ol and Gas Journal
Persian Gulf
Venezuela
Lake “Maracaibo
Persian ‘Gulf
Abune
Gea
Dubai
Iran
Qatar
Saudi Ara
Lake - Maracaibo
U.S
Line
Kennedy plans tax changes targeting oil depletion
The Kennedy proposals seek to cut oil depletion allowances from 22 percent to 15 percent and would raise the petroleum input tax, aiming to boost revenue by about 1.15 billion dollars. The Independent Oil Operators Association notes some improvement in consumer concern over supply but warns of continued exploration expenditures averaging 1.3 billion annually. The plan faces floor amendments as campaign issues push tax reform higher on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Group
Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate’ Finance Committee
Association
Cathe
Coats
Dry Holes and a Lost Well Card
Fragmentary notes describe a drill site with reference to No 31, a raised hole, and an abandoned inkmark. The text implies a search for a missing well marker or record and potential abandonment of the site.
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Ray Westbrook
New York State Public Service Commission
Sasta Barbara
Cae
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