Petroleum developments in Central and Southern Africa in 1968

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1969 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1306/5D25C87D-16C1-11D7-8645000102C1865D· OSTI ID:5000394

Littlefield, L D

This review includes 43 countries. Total annual production for Central and S. Africa decreased 38% to 91,159,284 bbl. The decrease was the result of curtailed production in Nigeria caused by the civil war. Gabon and Angola increased production by 38% and 30% respectively. The latter was boosted by the initiation of production in Cabinda. Production in Congo (Brazzaville) declined 18%. No other countries produced oil in 1968. Exploratory drilling decreased with 120 wells completed, down 29 from 1967. The success was 30.8%. Twenty discoveries were made in Nigeria, 10 in Angola, 5 in Gabon, and 1 each in Dahomey and Cameroun. Unsuccessful exploratory wells were drilled in Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Portuguese Guinea, Senegal, Somali Republic, and S. Africa. In Nigeria, Angola, and Gabon, 156 development wells were drilled with 87% success. Total wildcat and development footage decreased to 2,195,737. At year end, 32 rigs were operating compared with 27 at the beginning of the year.

• Research Organization: Cabinda Gulf Oil Co.
• OSTI ID: 5000394
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 53:8; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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