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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1922

Page

3

Millions Are Available for New Oil Fields

The article outlines a vast push into oil exploration for 1922 with 1,300,000 barrels projected and several districts near Texas and Oklahoma lines expected to host wildcat drilling. It notes major companies preparing test wells, rising land purchases, and projected production growth driven by resumed funding and strategic field developments in South Texas, MeXia, and Medina Still.

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Oil News Briefly Told From The Field

A fragmented oil industry report notes pressure on pipelines and refineries. It mentions a potential new drill and test in January and outlines ongoing reductions in output, stock declines, and shifting gasoline and lubricants inventories across major U.S. fields and facilities.

Orange Field Promising Oil Discovery Amid Gulf Coast Drilling

Readable reports from Orange and nearby Gulf Coast tests show several new wells reaching sand in the 2300 to 3000 foot range. Production estimates vary, with Humble and Grange leases pushing toward the 10000 barrel daily mark amid ongoing flow tests and a notable No. 2 Ta gar Moore line at Gulf Production. Early results hint Orange may anchor a west Gulf Coast expansion as deeper sands come online.

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Schott No 2 gasser in Webb County stirs big oil prospects

The Schott No 2 well in Webb County near Miranda City, with gas flow estimates between 10 and 15 million cubic feet daily, marks a major discovery in the Laredo region. W. Billam supervises the well for Miranda Oil, following the earlier Mirando field success, as local officials cite potential commercial production and geologists name Richards as the locator.

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Oil Test at Eagle Pass Set to Start Drilling Soon

A rugged oil prospect at Eagle Pass is described by Eagle Bays Oil Co. as ready for drilling with a standby rig valued at $20,000. Company officials claim strong data support and confidence in locating production, while denying public stock sales and stressing a business focus in the Eagle Pass area.

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Rincon Well Test Near Laredo Prompts California Involvement

A long, fragmentary report describes Rincon the well about 24 miles from Laredo preparing for testing. It details engineering steps, heavy equipment, and the California investors led by William McKunzie in a plan to probe oil and gas bearing sands. The story notes road access, refinery links, and anticipated future wells as part of a broader development strategy with contracts and nonresident partnerships.

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Tucker Plans Well In Tex as Mentions Tax and Trade

The item outlines Tucker planning a campaign through Texas to favor a pending mine and financial arrangements. It notes opposition and support from local groups, mentions toxin concerns and a push for a joint venture with a mineral company, and signals dates for public notice and work plans.

Rapid Decline in Texas Wells Despite High Initial Output

The field reports a sharp drop in weekly average production as salt-water intrusion appears in Mexis and 17 wells were completed with 12 accidents. Initial output nears 74,000 barrels but 26.8 wells show a daily mean around 124,000 barrels, with forecasts of under 200,000 barrels daily. Some operators warn of protracted decline while others pursue recompletion and new well activity.

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Mexican Lands Buy Quietly Reshapes Oil Regions

Fragmented OCR text describes Mexican land purchases by major oil groups including Kumite and international firms. It notes acquisitions near Monterey and along rail lines, with large tracts in California and Texas implied. The piece hints at future heavy production and shifts in ownership among Covents, Transwontin, Lipasteen, and other companies while signaling regulatory or strategic moves impacting exploration and oil activity.

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White Point Desting Operations in Stark Soon

Work at White Point involves planning and preparation for the White Polit Oil and Gas Company project. The firm schedules a week of site setup and infrastructure work, with crews to begin connecting utilities and access roads at the drill site near Stark.

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