Computers Map Subsea Oil Reservoirs and New Byproducts
The article describes seismic survey methods using six Western Geophysical computers to build detailed underground cross sections. It notes a propylene by product shift toward high octane gasoline due to ethylene price moves and demand, plus a British Petroleum protein plant planned for 1970 in Grangemouth with Lavera France plant to begin production that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Geophysical Marine
Oil Company
Western Geophysical
Litton Industries
Carl H. Savit
Western
Petro-Chem Engineer Magazine
U.S
Petrochemical
British Petroleum
Grangemouth
Scotland
Lavera
France
Federal Panel Orders Texas Eastern Refund Over Gas Sale
Federal Power Commission examiner recommends Texas Eastern Transmission Corp refund $31,449,000 to gas sellers for a 1959 Rayne Field purchase. The ruling directs the Houston firm to pass refunds to customers and adjust past payments, with finalization in 40 days unless reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Caps
Avon
Federal Power Commission
Werentiy Cess
Texas Eastern Transmission Corp
Arthur HH. Fribourg
Texas Eastern
Houston
Rayne Field
Acadia Parish
Texas
Continental OH Co
M. OW. Marr
Dallas
General Crude Oil Co
Fribourg
Eserean
Pexas Eastern
Commission
Typhoid Epidemic Reported in Bayamo Cuba
The Granma newspaper reports a typhoid epidemic in Bayamo eastern Cuba with doctors vaccinating residents. Unconfirmed reports mention potential cases in Havana and Oriente Province where Bayamo lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Bayamo
Cuba
Communist Party
Granima
Oriente
Bayayno
Locations And Completions In Crude Oil Field Notes
A dense listing of oil and gas well locations, completions, and operators across multiple Texas counties. Entries enumerate unit numbers, sections, and measured depths with operators such as Duval Corp, Atlantic Richfield, Sunray DX, and Pan American Petroleum, detailing FNL, FWL, PWL, and other drill data with surrounding towns and acreage references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cirayburg-San Andres
Gul Tnt Corpo
Waddell
Lia
Tees
Groasburg
San Andres
Gulf
Orrow
Hoberdean
South Gower Clear
Dean and Windham
A. W. Dillard
Spell
John Little Sur
Kog
Cordona Lake
Owwo Humble Ofl & Refining Co
Juan Cordona
Orl
Jax M. Cowden
P&a
Culberson
Duval Corp
Velma C
Rounsaville
Orla
Duval
Velma Co
C. A. Goldsmith
T&p
PWL
Forsan
Swwn
Texas Salt Water — Disposal Corp
Owen Kelly
Stanton
Reeves—Toro
Ellenburger
Sun Oj! Co
Southern Gas Unit
KE Pecos
Winkler—Heuston
Colby
Kermit Oj! Co
Midland
Fs&el
Bey
H&tc
South
Clear Fork
Owdd J. Jd
Travis
Beavers
Enwlaswi
Wildcat
Pyramid Oil and Gas Co
Byrd
Dan
D&j Equipment Co
Ie Hunter Jr
D&a. Ectorctne
Owwo— Atlante Rich
L. Qverton
FNL
KEL
Tes
Tap
Wildeat—Shaheen & Sons and
Crown Cepteal Petroleum Corp
George Barr
Fn&wl
WANW
Dé&a
Spruberry Trend
Petroleum Exploration and Operating Corp
Dent-McAlister
FSL & So Pwl
Pecos
George T. Abell
Maxwell
D&a
M. TF
Jay Cowden
BAO WL
Td Tau Laa
Shenandoah Ootarp Ne
Suvanne A Gardner
FWL
Td Stta
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Latin
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Pslgeel
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Sunray
Fuller
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D&a. Toro
Eilenburgern
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Bess R. Harduvstate
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DLS
Phillips
Oilmen Expect Tax Problems In 1969
Independent Petroleum Association members warn major tax issues loom in Washington in 1969 regardless of election results. The group plans four tax experts for a Dallas meeting October 27 to 29 as debate over depletion allowances intensifies.
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Wouston
Washington
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Johnson
Congress
Treasury Department
Senate
Ways and Means
House
Dallas
Joint
Senate House Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
National Democratic Platform
Democratic Platform Committee
Industry Plans New Contract Negotiations
The petroleum industry and 17 unions representing about 200000 workers will start talks on new contracts within days. UNWCC aims for a Nov 30 1970 contract end, higher benefits, a 12 percent annual wage rise, and optional retirement at 60 with full pension. Chair William Holper says prospects look good on a united front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNWCC
William Holper
Independent Oil Workers Union
Neodesha
Kan
Halper
Helper
International Association of Machinists
Allied Oil Workers Union
Seafarers International Union of North America
Independent Oil Workers of Oklahoma
Independent Laboratory Employes Union
International Union of Petroleum Workers
Teamsters
Western States
Jmployees Union
Independent
Workers of Virginia
Masses Held Across Portugal for Salazar Recovery
Masses were said in churches throughout Portugal Saturday for the successful recovery of Prime Minister Antonio de Oliveira Salazar. He underwent surgery a week ago to remove a blood clot from his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Antonio de Oliveiras
Salazar
Mid-Continent to Hear U S Commerce Chief at Dallas Meeting
C R Smith, former American Airlines president and Air Transport Command organizer, will address the 49th Texas Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association meeting in Dallas October 14 15 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. He will speak October 15 amid a revised two day format to broaden attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
U.S. Secretary of Commerce
C. R. Smith
American Airlines
Texas Mid. Continent Oil & Gas Association
Minerva
University of Texas
Texas Oil and Gas
Sheraton - Dallas
Smith
Association
Charles E Simons
Air Transport Command
Army Air Force
Billy Mitchell
United States
Exploration Scheduled In Menard County Oil Field
Fort Worth prospecter Lloyd Patton plans a 4000 foot Strawn lime wildcat No 1 A Barbara Russell located seven miles northeast of Fort McKav ett in Menard County. Patton’s stake sits 14 miles southeast of a four well Harkey pool and 158 miles northeast of the Shaheen Strawn pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Patton
Fort Worth
Barbara Russell
Fort McKavett
Menard County
Bill BD
Saxon
Abilene
J. W. Rarnshaw
Runnels
Hatchel, West
James IX
Anderson
Midland
H&gn
Hatchel
Westfield
Palo Pinto
Gas Processors Schedule Meet In Denver
The eleventh annual Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the Natural Gas Processors Association will be held Sept 19 in Denver. J A Helyer of the National Petroleum Refiners Association will speak on Safety Legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Natural Gas Processors Association
Denver
Colo
J. A. Helyer
National Petroleum Refiners Association
Washington, D. C
NGPA
E. C. Joullian
Mustang Fuel Corp
Oklahoma City
Howard Greke
Pan American Petroleum Corp
Tulsa
R. G. Bolfing
Mobil Oil Corp
Houston
Robert IK
Bray
Continental Oil Company
Helyver
Ben Stevenson
Colorado Interstate Gas Co
Colorado Springs
Bruce Eckerson
Signal Oil & Gas Co
Los Angeles
John Richardson
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Natural Gas Processors Suppliers Association
H. W. Prouty
Stearns - Roger
Waste Materials Could Be Dumped in Underground Reservoirs
Tulsa executive J L Wright of Bradley Oil Corp predicts future waste disposal will use deep geological formations. He cites brackish, porous Mount Simon Sandstone and notes potential wells and cost ranges from 25 000 to 1 1 5 million. He warns about brine dilution and rock interactions, but sees widespread suitability across many U S regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
J. L. Wright
Bradley Oil Corp
Wright
Mississippi River
Detroit River
Midwest
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Mount Simon
Ocean
Earth
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Appalachians
New England
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Upper Plains
Oil Production Sees Weekly Increase in Crude Runs
The American Petroleum Institute reports total crude oil runs averaged 10,576,000 barrels daily for the week ended Sept 6, up from 10,528,000 the prior week and 10,178,000 a year ago. East of California daily crude averages rose to 8,969,000. Domestic stocks fell by 2,616,000 barrels, while foreign crude decreased 725,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Petroleum Institute
California
Pennsylvania
Other Appalachian
Lima-Michigan
Ilinois
Indiana
Kansas
Nebraska- N, Dakota
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
East Texas
West Texas
Gulf Texas
Other Texas
Northern Louisiana
Gulf Coast Louisiana
New Mexico
Wyoming
Rocky
Lockney Schools Report Record Enrollment Across District
Lockney High School reaches 279 pupils as district enrollments exceed 1,000. Principal F. M. Smith, in place 24 years, expects 15 to 20 more students. Junior high holds 245 with 489 in elementary. more enrollments anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockney
F. M. Smith
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Bailey County
Billy Jim St. Clair
Litton & Norton Drilling Co
W. P. Holloway
Austin
Block Y
State Capitol Lands Survey
Menard
Martin
R. H. Fulton
Lubbock
Martin County
Ackerly
Bauer & Cockrell Survey
Dawson—Collier Diamond C Oils, Inc
Truett Shipley
Dean Sand
Dawson County
T&p Survey
Highway
Bill J. Graham
Geraldine
Yates
Imperial
Pecos County
Tract 12
Section
Sterling Sun Oil Co
Fusselman
E. FL McEntire
Witdcut
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Sterling County
Hong Kong
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Lockney School
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