Gas supply crisis spurs federal and private action
An interstate pipeline executive says the natural gas supply problem has grown over years and cannot be solved quickly. Texas Eastern Transmissi on Corp plans short and long term fixes including liquefied natural gas storage on Staten Island and expanded imports. The official cites federal regulation as both part of the problem and a source of steps to alleviate shortages and urges incentives for more gas exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max B. Skelton
Associated Press
Houston, Tex
Easi
B. D. Goodrich
Texas Eastern Transmission Corp
Texas Eastern
Staten Island
New York
Texe
Mexico
New York City
Transwestern Pipeline Co
Texas Panhandle
California
Goodrich
State Utility Commission
Federal Power Commission
American Gas Association
Institute of Gas Technology
Texas Eastern and Associates
Sul Ross Wins $2230 Grant for Feedlot Cattle Study
Sul Ross State University receives a $2230 grant from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to fund a nine month behavioral study of feedlot cattle in San Angelo at Veribest Feed Yards. The project, directed by Dr. Everett Turner, will involve two graduate students and will compare calf and yearling cattle with breed and performance differences. The Rodeo also funds scholarships and grants to several area institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross State University
Houston Livestock Show
Norman L. McNeil
SRSU
Don Jobes Jr
The
Houston Association
Everett Turner
RAS
Jobes
Sul Ross
San Angelo
Ernest Harman
Pecos
Turner
Gene Newman
Werbestower
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
East Texas State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Sam Houston State University
Texas A&i University
Orr Wins Hart Norris Honors for 1969 70 Bruins
Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins captured the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Norris Memorial Trophy for his outstanding performance in the 1969 70 NHL season. He led the league in defense and contributed to Boston's success with his playmaking and scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Orr
Boston Bruins
Hart
James Norris
Permian Basin well reports expand Ellenburger and Devonian yields
In Ward County's Block 16 a Mobil Oil Corp. well achieved an Ellenburger open flow of 41 mmcfd and a Devonian flow of 24.5 mmcfd after acidizing and deep perforations. The well, L. A. Watson No. 1, is near Pyote and extends the southeast pay, with condensate logged during tests but no gauge reported.
Gulf Oil Files Two Hutchings Stock Association Wells
Gulf Oil Corp filed No 897 Hutchings stock association in Ward County at Monahans South field about one mile east of Monahans. It lies 1 980 feet north and 330 feet west of section 49 block GMMB survey. Another Gulf filing No 896 Hutchings Stock Association in Ward Estes North field lies four miles east of Wickett with depth planned at 3 400 feet and locations 1 790 feet north and 470 feet east of section 76.
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Gulf Oil Corp
Hutchings Stock Association
Monahans
South
Queen
Ward County
G&mmb&a
Gulf
Ward Estes
Northfield
Wickett
Price No. 3-8 enhances Pecos field with new McKee producer
No. 3-8 Price in the Pecos County portion of the El Cinco multipay adds a fourth McKee oil producer and a 1/4-mile east extension. On a potential test it flowed 273 barrels per day through a 16 64 inch choke from perforations at 5,347 to 5,348.5 feet after acidizing. Drilled to 5,388 feet, casing set, it’s been plugged back to 5,356 feet as operators prepare to perforate opposite the Wichita-Albany interval for a possible third gas well and a 1 1/4-mile west-north extension. Location is 2,620 feet south of the northeast corner of section 8, Pecos River survey.
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el Paso Natural Gas Co. No
Texas Bend
Loving County
Delaware
Mentone
W&anw
Ward County
Pecos County
el Cinco
McKee
Shell Oil Co
McCamey
Wichita-Albany
Atlantic Richfield Co
Stockton
Ellenburger
Gomez
Fort Stockton
Texas firms invited to Mexico City flying trade seminar
Gov. Preston Smith promotes the First Texas International Trade Seminar in Mexico City November 2 to 10. Texas manufacturers will learn from Embassy staff, Mexican importers, and U S businessmen in Mexico about exporting to Mexico. Contact the Texas Industrial Commission for participation details.
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Preston Smith
Texas
Mexico City
Texas Industrial Commission
Mexico
Lone Star State
Smith
Capitol Station
Austin
Tex
Winkler County Locations Filed in Six Projects
Six Winkler County drilling projects were filed by operators including Hendrix-Saxet Oil Corp and Halley-Skelly, with locations detailed by section, block and shoreline distances. Other entries reference Scarborough-BTA Oil Producers and Edwards operations, noting offsets and proximities to Wink, Kermit, and Monahans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler County
Hendrix-Saxet Oil Corp
G. Hendricks
PSL Survey
Wink
Halley
Skelly
S. M. Halley
M. Halley
PSL
Hinshaw
Kermit
Drilling Report From Reeves County Wildcat Well
No 1 20 Atlantic Richfield Co. drilled below 15419 feet in dolomite at No 1 20 J C Trees Reeves County wildcat location is 1320 feet from south and east lines of section 20 block C 3 PSL survey 12 mile northwest of Cayanosa Pollution poster from White Plains AP notes a second grade class story on pollution showing mispellings and urgency about stopping pollution and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Edwards
PSL
Atlantic Richfield Co
Reeves County
Cayanosa
White Plains
N.Y
Oil drilling and tests across West Texas field sites
No. 1 Medlock Shell drills at 14 465 feet in lime and chert near Pyote as an ARCO lower Clear Fork project. Reeves County core test by Humble Oil at No. 1 59 33 Scull State northwest of Toyah. Lone Star Producing at J H Edwards No. 2 B in Ward County and Skelly Oil at Pecos Fort Stockton area. several packer and swab operations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Oil Co
Medlock
Ward County
H&tc Survey
Pyote
Nursing Home Problems Due State Study
State Rep. Jack Egg of Houston will head a three member committee to study nursing and convalescent home problems and recommend corrective action to the Legislature in January. The panel includes Reps. Tommy Shannon of Fort Worth and Raul Longoria of Edinburg. Hearings are planned in Houston within 10 days amid public complaints and a city investigation.
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Houston
Jack Egg
Gus Mutscher
Tommy Shannon
Fort Worth
Raul Longoria
Edinburg
Ogg
EPNG Finalizes Algerian Gas Contract With Columbia
El Paso Natural Gas Co and Columbia Gas System Inc reach a deal for 300 million cubic feet daily of liquefied Algerian gas. The plan calls for importing one billion cubic feet daily with 500 million to Cove Point Maryland and 500 million to another eastern seaboard site pending FPC approval. Other contracts for the remaining 700 million are under finalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
el Paso Natural Gas Co
Columbia Gas System Inc
Algeria
el Paso
Seventh well in Brooklaw pool with 108 barrels oil test
Iowa Realty Trust No. 5 125 at Brooklaw Pecos County pumped 108 BOPD on a 24 hour test from 3,320 feet open hole after 1,500 gallons acid. gas oil ratio 106. The well lies 12 miles west of Girvin in section 125, block 10 H&GN.
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Brooklaw
Lower Clearfork
Pecos County
Wellaw Corp
Midland
Iowa Realty Trust
Girvin
H&gn
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JH. Edwards
Bend
Grant
Permian Basin
Both Pays
Mobil Oil Corp. No
Christchurch
New Zealand
Robert Frost
Pecos River
Section
B Edwards
Edwards
J.C. Trees
Wellow Corp
ARCO
Wellaw
H&gn Survey
Humble Oil & Refg. Co
Scull State
Toyah
J.H. Edwards
Lone Star Producing Co
Ellenbruger
Searcher
Skelly Oil Co
T&stl
Gideon Nance
Natures
Southwest Honey
West
Colorado
Trans Pecos Apiaries
Balmorhea, Texas
Lloyd’s Barber Shop
Lazy L
Brandon Barber Shop
Eagle Barber Shop
Razors Edge Barber Shop
EPNG
Iowa
Sonatrach
National Petroleum Company
Arze
Fort Stockton Irrigated
Phillip Bernard Industries
Carvel Lane
Pye TS An
Technicolor
Glen
Glen and
Kim
Manow
Glen Campbell
Kim Darby
HAL Wallis
PIA Toys
Carol Lynley Pathingle
Joe Namath
Fanny Hill
Inga
Sweden
Marie Liljedahl
WY Daily
Diana Ejher
Otty DI Hoyos
Manuel Opet Ochoa
Fernando Lujan
Marta Bombo Saaura
Amedel Chabot
Malu Reyes
Remmanco
Antonio Aguilar
Ademas
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