Developments in east-central states in 1972

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1973 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5269940

Statler, A T; Van Den Berg, J; Carpenter, G L; Nosow, E

Total oil production in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee in 1972 was 51.1 million bbl, down 10.2% from 1971. Production in all the states was down. Gas production in Kentucky was 74.9 billion cu ft in 1972, up 3%. Gas production in the other states is not significant. Oil and gas tests drilled totaled 1,720, about the same number as in 1971. Exploratory tests totaled 569, a decrease of 4.4%. Of these, 95 (16.7%) were successful, but did not add significanty to reserves. Kentucky led in both exploratory and development drilling. Tennessee had a total of 94 oil and gas tests in 1972, down 45% from 1971. Total oil and gas tests in Illinois were 603, up 6.9% from 1971. Exploratory drilling declined 8.5%, from 165 wells to 151. Exploratory success declined from 17.0 to 15.2%. None of the discoveries add significantly to reserves. Indiana had a total of 267 oil and gas tests in 1972, up 23% from 1971. Exploratory tests numbered 131, up 13%. Exploratory success declined from 13.8% in 1971 to 9.9% in 1972.

• Research Organization: US Geological Survey
• OSTI ID: 5269940
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 57:8; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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