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Gas Belt Boom In California Oil Fields
The oil field scene shows a gasser boom with low cost drilling and high potential. Major operators like Tide Water and Shell pursue aggressive development in the Vernalis San Joaquin area while Nordon and others expand units and test Cretaceous sands. Prospects include a bottomed well at 4 299 feet with rapid gas tests, and leasing activity crosses multiple counties as banks back California properties.
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Cleveland Oi! Co
Aeca Sole
Nordon
Agco
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San Joaquin County
Hama Leasing
W. S. Jr