Oil and gas development in Virginia during 1970

Journal Article · Sat May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1971 · Va. Miner.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5144140

Young, D M

A total of 2,869,102 Mcf of natural gas was produced in Virginia during 1970, which was slightly more than the 2,845,846 Mcf produced during 1969. Production was reported from 4 counties: Buchanan County, 791,966 Mcf; Dickenson County, 432,245 Mcf; Tazewell County, 1,636,724 Mcf; and Wise County, 8,167 Mcf. Oil production from Lee County totaled 917 bbl from 2 wells in the Ben Hur and Rose Hill fields. About one-half of this was produced from a well in the Rose Hill field that was drilled deeper in 1970. The outstanding feature of oil and gas development in Virginia during 1970 was a renewal of drilling activity in Buchanan, Dickenson, and Tazewell counties. Total footage that was drilled in these counties amounted to 72,997 ft in 17 holes with a combined gas open flow of about 17,000 Mcf from 14 producing wells. Three dry holes were plugged and abandoned; 2 of these were drilled about 50 ft apart, after the first of the 2 resulted in a fishing job.

• Research Organization: Pittston Co
• OSTI ID: 5144140
• Journal Information: Va. Miner.; (United States), Journal Name: Va. Miner.; (United States) Vol. 17:2; ISSN VAMIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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