Developments in eastern and northwestern Colorado, 1973

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1974 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5007948

Axelsen, C

Exploratory and development wells drilled in E. and NW. Colorado in 1973 were down 31% from 1972, but the success ratio remained essentially the same. Exploratory drilling was down 8.2%; whereas, development drilling decreased 47.8%. An overall decrease in drilling activity in the Denver Basin is the primary reason for the reduction in total drilling activities. During 1973, 382 exploratory tests were drilled in Colorado and, of these, 27 found oil and 29 found gas. Development drilling was highlighted by extensive development programs in the Wattenberg, Spindle, Surrey, and Singletree oil and gas fields, and a strong infield program in Rangely field. An increase in development and exploratory drilling is anticipated for 1974.

• Research Organization: Amoco Production Co
• OSTI ID: 5007948
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 58:8; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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