Geologist ROY DUNAGAN leaves Luling Oil to join field work
J enny M Ratliff a noted Sen. geologist, resigns his post with Luling Oil and Gas Co of San Antonio to conduct field work in South Texas. O W Killam reports multiple drilling projects in Nueces County while Corpus Christi readers Corey and Grate push a deep drilling program at Aransas Pass. The article notes plans for 25 wells in a townsite and recent office expansions in Corpus Christi and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Dunagan
Jenny M. Ratliff
Sen. Antonio
Lul- Ing Oil and Gas Company
San Antonio
van Sting Ffield
Tus
West
South Texas
Simms Oil Company
Tidewater Associated Oil Company
University of Texas
Corey and Grate
Corpus
Chris Bre
Texas
Aransas Pass
Losoya Oil Company
NeCampbell
Complex geological survey details from Caldwell and Kerr counties
The report outlines extensive fieldwork with wells, water depth, and drilling data across Caldwell and Kerr counties. It notes chalk formations near Austin and fluctuating water depths, with multiple names and locations scattered through the narrative.
Wildcat Drilling Ramps Up Across Texas and Nearby Counties
The report details multiple oil and gas operations across Milam, Duval, San Patricio, Webb, and surrounding counties. Wells show depths from 256 to 2282 feet with several completions and one noted failure, involving operators such as Milam Dijillac, Nimrnd Oil, Aviation Field, and Manolia Petroleum. Local surveys include Calvert No. ALM, Lauder west of Wentz, and Zaphta county activity with various drill sites and abandoned wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toarrta
San
Ate Mullen
Dll
Citien Servins Okt Company
Aheir
Tilden
Milam Dijillac Company
D. Scarbos
Web
J Bigione
W. W. Harver
Henderson
Anile West Aviation
Zaphta
Joe Mactinix
Laurel
San Tenacio
MLC
Arnal
Priciltind Bartameule Mille Ori
Néis
Bad
Beeen Ariilier
Loma Viele Hielg
Dover County
Texas Island Oil Ant Gaa Company
Duval Coants
Munson Field
Ees
Arline
Wildcat Drilling and Production Notes Across Alice Field
The report outlines multiple drilling efforts in the Alice field and surrounding areas. Jim Wells bidding for new wildcat play, with several wells reaching depths around 3800 to 6500 feet and encountering distillates, oil shows, and casing runs. Operators include Shell Petroleum, Collins, Lewis, and others, with locations near Alice, La Gloria, and Velasco, detailing test results, pressures, and drilling progress.
Oil well operations in Petrus district report declines
The Petrus district shows multiple wells with limited activity as several fields report shutdowns or drifting levels. Notable sites include Fomas Oil No. 1 near Fyils City at 1969 feet, Sire Hiosus O.1 No. B near Whi sett at 250 feet, and Chapman Minerals No. 2 near Denville at 6933 feet. Fox remains at 13 1/2 feet with perforation planned at 5229003 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrus
Beevius
Callender
W. Newton Mace
Pete
Fomas Oil Corporation
Alfred Pfluger
Fyils City
W. Bascom
Neley
Withers
Whisett
Sire Hiosus O.1 Company
Clamn Mee
Tulsta
Bee County
Herbert Ald
Cuellar Brothers Well Jetting Oil Test Near Freer
Cuellar Brothers completed at 277 feet jetted 10 barrels per hour through inch hole with 250 pounds gauge pressure. Top of Arro sand at 2572 feet, Government Wells topped at 2743 feet. Seven jetting casings set at 2763 feet. Arco Oil Corporation No 14 and other surveys drilling at various depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freer
San
Oroners
Cuellar Brothers
Government Wells Sound
Arco Ol Corporation
dne-Rodcen
Sure Vey
Continental ‘Dt Company
P. le
J. F. Gittoon
Cox Sod
Eamon Sard Gormen-Yoakam
Cueslar
Brothers
Bexar Wildcat Goring Ahead On Survey Drilling
Report from Bexar County wildcat drilling shows progress on multiple wells near San Antonio. Notes mention No. 1 Kempf Sam McCulloch and otros wells with depths around 1000 feet and production estimates in the thousands of barrels per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. le Oeile
Bexar County
Wild Rat
Albert Herbet
Manuel Leal
Dieasanton
Jnilex
San Antonio
Austin
H.C. Krummhan
Kempf
Sam McCulloch
Vn Oney
Secood
Joe A Weake
Oppenheimer
Whigm Miller
Smilies Smith
G Priest
J McCurlough
Jens Maris Barrera
van Orn
David AL Atile
Antonin de la Geren
Ehanl
San Antonin
Magner Et d
Manne de Turcanery
Tallis
Teanye
Ariking Polow
Roridites Ciickes
Aliceut Boeres
Cork
Fey
Texas Deep Well Plan Tests Seen Amid Drilling Activity
Oil field notes from Texas report multiple deep tests in the Delaware and surrounding areas. Operators including Voom Penducine, Forty, and Reed and Cox drill, perforate, and test formations from about 4000 to 5700 feet, with production estimates and casing pressures noted across numerous wells.
Drilling Completions Across Texas Fields Report
The record details multiple oil well completions in Harris, Webb, Nueces, and surrounding counties. It notes test depths from 7143 to 7170 feet, production rates from 40 to 434 barrels per day, and casing and perforation details across fields including Plymouth and Killam. The Abuistis holiday period is mentioned in passing regarding impact on operations.
Gauge to Re Run on Wiawatha Discovery Field
Old oil discovery notes describe a test at Wiawatha discovery and surrounding fields with Victoria county and numerous oil companies. The report mentions well 12 JM McFall Patats in Victoria county, pumping thousands of feet deep, testing casing pressures, cementing operations, and multiple nearby wells with production metrics and equipment details. The article reads like field notes from an extensive oil prospecting survey with several named operators and geological parameters.
Wildcatt ing Ri Valley on Comegage
Wildcat exploration resumes in Ri Valley with No 38M well near McAllen reporting initial gas and oil production. Operators foresee large daily flows and a potential 9 000 000 cubic feet gas output as plans expand to additional sites in Cameron and Willacy counties.
Field Test Report On New Hole Productions In Rumble
Ongoing field tests report oil and mud readings from several wildcat locations in Texas and nearby counties. Companies include Wellington Cil Company of Delaware and Indie Cade rompany, with depths ranging around 1021 feet to 2040 feet. Initial shows include oil and distillate presence, planic set at 31/2 inches, and varied water cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alantom
Shatvel Gold
Frio Rowntt
Houston
Sient McLean
Conrad Keifer
Aurvex
Fuetnorthyast of
Salem
Schley
Dius Oyers
Smal Prude Laphi
Austin
Hickock
Rjc County Wildcat
Antunie
Shnitel
Nalaernet
K. Wilcos
Tina
Buteaville
Eibwarde Lu Stone Lest
Maveciek County
Wumble
Couminysod Wellington Cil. Company of Delaware
Wildcat
Boxerwaucvey
Vetor Siepler
Rio Grande City Oil Drilling Update From Lower Rio Grande Valley
Major developments Saturday in the Lower Rio Grande Valley oil fields report several wells showing production. Suis No 3 Mrs A McKinney near Sunfield yielded 920 barrels daily through a Wetdeh Lubin choke at 4660.71 feet. Sun's No 1 McKinney northwest of Sunfield is drilling beneath surface pipe at 4025 feet. Humble Dianil Rolining Co's No 2 Mecil near Kelsey shows sand at 4728 feet with 40 pounds pressure. No 5 Kelsey-Banx locates 1050 feet after a drill stem test at 4650-67 feet. Weekley Oil Corp reports activity at No A4 Guerra and No 2 Guerra in the Semfordgee field, and No Wood and No Gerrrs locations near the Wheeler pay zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Fin Fife
Areth
Darr County
Rio Grane
Sui
A. McKinney
Lune No
Montalvan
Minovery
Gauke
Sun
McKinney
Teac
Brooks County
Kelzey
Jim Moge County
Humble Dianil Rolining Company
Kelsey-Banx
Kelsey Discovers
Semfordgee Field
Hidairo County
Weekley Oil Corporation
Weekley
Dean
Fone O13 Company
Barlow
645 Acres in New Field Leased in Texas Oil Region
The General Land Office in Austin leased 645.19 acres in the new Heiney field of Southary Jim Hows punts to partners scattering amid Humble Oil and Refining. The field vacancy lease may affect operations yet to be determined with possible remble challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin Grande City
General Land Office
Austin
Wo Amterenn
John L. Doneneley
Heiney
Southary
Jim Hows
Humble Oil and Wefining Company
Remble
Aveklnis
Tam Walls
L. Guerra
Sun Field
Iotary Oun
Keystone Pool Expansion at Winkler County Site
Keystone pool project in Winkler County expands with rust extension to the Keystone pont rehabilitated at Tugred back berth. The 3220 feet length supports oil storage and processing details amid surrounding county works and adjacent wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystene
Winkler
San Anghlo
S. W. Richards
Bashata
Keystenne
Sini
Sui-Keystone
Oraer
Westingel
MFSAE
Allpnar
Nad Tees
North Cowden Fel
Dally
Pressure in Drill Stem Test Reveals Gas Pressure
The report notes pressure readings from multiple drill stem tests including Gulf company No.14 G and No.2 wells. Measurements indicate specific pressures and depths with brine and oil shows in the region near California, Portyrkt and related fields. Multiple operators such as Keeran, Marlin de Ion, and Vanideherge are mentioned amid test results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Won Corporation
Keeranm
IAC
Dell
Commit Aller Aquecar Lab
Erol
Unk
Company of California
Keeran
Btanclind Gil
Vanideherge
Puede
HNL
Enny Tatiiaie Chirankl
WAN Bao Polo Nmin Peeraure Nl
Seminole Pool Gets Three Mile Extension
In a county report, efforts to extend the Seminole Pool by three miles are described with figures on the project scope, funding, and timeline. Local officials note progress amid a broad plan to enhance regional aquatic facilities and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminole Pool
Completions in Field at Linton Reported by KINTOL Jrnc
In the Ti White Point field KINTOL Jnc reports three completions during the past week. No 2 Bera Brooks in section O1 and George H. Pale and division show 14% barrels per day through 784 inch choke with 950 pounds tube pressure and 1080 pounds easing pressure. No 1 FH Picks in section 50 completed with an estimated 46 barrels per day through 32 inch choke with 700 pounds fob pressure and 1900 pounds easing. Perforations made at 5847%6) feet with ton of sand. Shell Petroleum and related notes describe casing, tubing, and pressure details for several subdi sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alulser Distil
Arta
Jan Welle
Alsiligte
del Aten
TE Toe
Bryant
Vargintiiy
Alice
la ¥ von Brant
Grabant Mower
Wass
Prremmurey
Ds- Millute Sand Ag
Blillwell
Block 54
Celllua
Subrlvision
Montour
Lewix Production Company
Shelby Ol
Fray Company
Allee
Collings Fra
Tory
Subdlyivon
Reeve and Dunn
Gay Tor
Pure Bb Company
Joca- Alga
Birdshire
Kluberg County
Voom Penducine Company
Wildeasbire
Delaware
Wilaon
Ylock S. Wriehy Gandy Aubristeton
Bseliberger
Nurree River
Aubiivekon
Carlos
Forteen Oi Corporation
Southweist Oi) Corporation
Oon Ls
W. Smith
North and West Seaboard Oi
Witsem O
Kgmnm
LTO
Charmon Nl
Jamites Southweel
Richardson Prtrolewie Encopany Noetz M
Hesrell
Leep
Suxet
Sheppard Farm
Kinney
Houston Oi Company
Marvell
T. H. Soensne
Wens Drilling
Anton Kocurek
John Wardaurey
Reine Ehent Ab
Western Gulf
Priraleum Corporation
Sorrey
Neiline Abead
Gats
Srtin Bestia
Hieeen Counts
TS Reed No Bom Barlow
Houston C Company of
Texas
Keanel
George H. Paula
Driscoll
Epment
G. P. Shelton
Walter Schulta
Andres F. Ce le Fuente Grant
Avux Dulee
Luby
Stanolind Oi
Gax
William ‘Spessard
Petromilita
Canutillo Cobony
Sun OU Company Ne
Mettann
Collins “Petrosroth
Cenatilia
Seaboard
Deleware Nay
Allen Aml Morris
Sea
Antonio Rili
Walla
Shatter Tease
Sinton
Promician
Patricio
G. Hy Frank
Burton
Manforth
Siingey
Aransan County
Atlantic
Attec
Chipuran
Campbell Saad
Ty McCumnbit
San Barrisio
Frank Grote
Amt
Dauw
Coreey
Chilliarh
Uy McCampbell
Block & McCampbell Tanch
Sub- Atvlaiva
Tom Grahame
ATL Moore
Lac
McCampbell
Slime, Trans
Et al No
Hellman
Bigee
McCampbell Ranch
Smith No
L. T
Marcland Corporation
R. Campbell
H. Cockerham
Oden
Orilhiyal
Panter OW Corporation
State of Texas
Plemouth
Oheke
Plymouth Oi Company
pWelder Ranch
Traltine
Ame Zechion
Kintol
Jnc
Kymouth
White Point
Bera Brooks
George H
Pale
Gowad
George H. Pris
Coleman-Fullon
Shell Petroleum Corgaratim
Geane GT
Paula Sue Tisibn
Ant
Duval County oil wells update from Magnolia and neighboring fields
Oil activity in Duval County includes Magnolia Petroleum Company completions at 1179 and 2541 feet with early output estimates up to 300 barrels per day. neighboring fields such as Casa Blanca and Rancho Salo show completions and abandonments, with several wells drilled to depths around 1000 to 3200 feet and outputs varying from barrels per day to abandonment planning. Local companies include Magnolia Petroleum, Duval County Ranch, and Rogers and Rogers drilling in the El Mesquite and Zapata county area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duval County
Magnalie Petroleum
Deval County Ranch Company
Eagle Hill Field
Duval Counts
Corok
Rowan and Tone
Hreanstewart
Curilar
Rip Sang Cored
Magnnia Petroleum Company No
Daval County Ranch Company
Casa Blanca
Deval County
Magnolia Petroleum Company No
Duval County Ranch Company
Fant West
Veus Lesling
Rogers
Aties D. Haviey
Zapata County
Seveniea Come
Expansion of Qual County Pool Seen in San Diego Area
The report notes expansion near San Diego as Longhorn pool activity continues with multiple oil tests and drillings. Several wells reach depths around 4000 feet with perforations and casing underway, detailing operators such as Miler, Brunk Gravina, and J. Porter among others, in various blocks and subdivisions.
Oil production and demand figures from January week summary
The Oil Weekly cites Bureau of Mines data showing domestic crude demand at 9,270,809 barrels daily for January. Production changes occurred across states with Oklahoma and Kentucky down while Texas California and Louisiana rose. Louisiana up 19,260,119 barrels weekly and Texas up 2200? barrels daily to 1,285,800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ot Tenvary
Bureau of Mines
Oil Weekly
Dewilen
Loviaiana
vro@uc
United Staten
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O. W. Killam
Mirkade
Laredo
Killam
Niuleces
Allen and Morris
Alsmo National
Thee
Win Crews Moris
Doe
Morris
Anttorney
Joe Morris
W. W. Allen
John Camp
Pasty
John Gnell
Wess Coash
Herbert Aid
Tompkins
Milam Duiding
Midland
Acme OW and
Aidly x Wildcatter
Satees P. Brown
Brown Oil Company
San Antonial
Buerger
Meld Statistics, Inc
Grretg
Tnitad
Hugh D. Miser
United States
Tmisum Fastutle
Miser
Addie
Cnal
Jen
Balconas
Dentup
J. Mertlans
Ahlelslew
Walnut Creek
Cadwell
Tedian
Asia
Gradina
VG Arts
Lniestone
Mirando
Jim Wells
Jan
Wolla County
Jeve
Geagle
Doran
Frances Cluck
Marcelline Loves Survey
Joe the Graken
Orogeel
WT Matiwems
Henshaw Brothers
Plutoen
Shure
Tavacio
Trwnaite
Magnalia Petroleum Farmout
Wright
Ross Hines
The
Arkansas Fuel Conyans
Materia
Grant
Schlumberger
Shell Petroleum Curting
van Blucker
Mrs IL
Best
la Gloria Townaite
BEXAR
Wildgat
Goring Ahead
Texas Deep Well
Degline
Enrique Guerra
Sepaint
Aleineh
Hed Egmwendd
Ulfest
Ulfest Tu Ube Discovery, To North Killam Field, On the J. Zeyale
Edwin Sl. Jones
Ezzell
Exsell
Meatutlen
Jones
Henry M Bremer
Bevell
Russel Quevey
SU Feat
Ruszell
Raven
Harry Exzell
Foe
de Brewer Surter
Hall Walker
Nueces River Bel
Sezell
Tela
Glaverk
Dele County
Novia
Elste
Elton
Wiawatha Discovery
Dan
Victor
South Terns
Higwatin Oil and Gas Company No
John Roener
READ
PeeTor
Wwe
Magnolia
Nani Weel
Whith
Tiesefiet
Haut
Jackson
Lain
Wee
BG Devshin
Awias Holtonupil
Ener
Nerthead
Munedall GY Company Ny
Ineng Agalum Sienoron Sn Vey Hepner
Canoun Eounty
Victoria County
McFall Patats
Dg. Lloyd
Arie Citke
Mabini
Saventhon
ACO
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Jonet Gathan Strvey
Ehowe
Tow Traylor
Adurttemal
Abe Traylor
Comegage
Mcallen
Big Grande Valley
Tar Valley
Bardiow
Eset City
Lambs
Wdaleo
Nice
Operstors
Tatan Rity
Ges
Harding
McCollum Exploraton Company
Villaige Wildcat
Pan-Amerian Production Company
Bimbare
San Salvador
Cameron County
Flour Blast Oil Corporation
Corpus Christi
Natile Esperson
Yturosa
Brownsville
Port Tsabel
Cerzbure Ol Corporation
Anele Petroleum Corporation
Yuarrie Land and Cattle Company
Arthwestern Willacy County
Rona
Retuel
Aouthwestern
Nadional
Alta Hewitt and Draghorty
Mesa Seid
Bledir DL Ronke
Ana
SONY
Bion Imc
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Rainié
Mra Hirdle D
Khooke
Win Walt Ink Om gsuKe
Birdie D. Rooke
Xange
Rooke
Af ‘Nggiok
Arenari
Phillips Petroleum Company
Trinky Fetroteum Company
AL Hoolen cPaveterk
Jose Miguel
Jose Maria Aldrese
Wag
Fred
Dora
Tretugio
Refugio Coun
Houston Oil Company
Prattdiealtz
Ryoko
Thoenix Mullen Grant
Gandwan
Syatiich Caste Ict
Quintana Petroveuys Company No
Fannie Heard
Itta
Thomay H. Webb
Ines Ma
Tom O'Conner
James Howleson
Laboa
Sun Oil Field
Ban Angelo
Richardsen
Lucalion Tor Ancibur
Orlovtowin
Southern Cross Ole Company i Lavitharn
Ain Green
Wally
Baely Ehelon
Neo Ty
Vaatten
Ronfinn
A. Gibson
de Dubay Pool
Alo Sr
Jenaiee
Cleimeninbye
Shaw
Lueiana County
Tengua
Mills Coune
Ling
Andre Driver
Richardson
Hockley
Foot
Vane Et Tahar SY
Lengig 30
Ck Vane
Linton
San Diego
Non
Longhorn
Wuyal
Juawatha Ott and Gas Company No
Milter
Longhore
Sein Ping
M. M
Brunk J. Gravina Wes Sesi
Atlee Parr
Sweden
Goldrun Daling Company
Spore
Propagation of the Faith
Fitzsimmons Field
Ankansas Wuel Company
Ee al
Hermandes
San Diemo
Dad
Beyrun Drilling
Wrek
North Coe Waren
Swoven
Elds Hiawatha Oil
Lillian Perr
San Andres
Merwinale
Deelne
Hiawatha Ol
Southland Gite Tasarance Company
Seaton Florey
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Mrarin Completion
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F. Fitesin
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Porter and Wheelock
Sun Oi Company
J. RB. Brargeemnag
A. Detser
Fitaximmons
Surcey
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Gascomm Haw
California
Ania
Wromine
Engman Sess
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