Developments in western Canada in 1968

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

OSTI ID:5143530

Kyle, D H

Western Canada includes Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories, Arctic Islands, and the offshore areas of British Columbia and the Arctic. A total of 2,907 exploratory and development wells were drilled in 1968, 3% more than in 1967. Of the 1,512 exploratory wells, 29% were successful. Exploration activity in Alberta occurred primarily in central and southern Alberta, and in the Rainbow-Zama area of northwestern Alberta. However, 6 very significant gas discoveries were made in the foothills or deep plains area of Alberta. Saskatchewan had 115 pre-Mississippian tests drilled with only 1 success. However, on its total exploratory drilling Saskatchewan had a 17% success. Shell drilled 8 wells in the West Coast (Pacific) offshore, with no successes. Production of liquid hydrocarbons, marketable gas, and sulfur reached all-time highs in 1968. The 7% increase from 1967 of liquid hydrocarbons was in large part the result of increased exports to the U.S. (19 refs.)

• Research Organization: Gulf Oil Canada Ltd
• OSTI ID: 5143530
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 53:6; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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