Petroleum developments in Central and Southern Africa in 1969

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1970 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1306/5D25CBC9-16C1-11D7-8645000102C1865D· OSTI ID:5313144

Littlefield, L D

Total annual production for central and S. Africa increased 175% to 250,888,214 bbl, an average rate of 687,000 bpd. Production in Nigeria increased 280% to 540,000 bpd after restoration of pre-Civil War capacity and normal expansion in areas outside the war zone. Production in Angola increased 225% to 48,000 bpd after a full year of production from Cabinda. Gabon's production rose 7% to 98,600 bpd. Exploratory drilling declined, with 106 wildcats drilled, compared with 120 in 1968. The success was 15.1%. Seven discoveries were made in Nigeria, 5 in Angola, 2 in Gabon, and 1 each in Congo (Brazzaville) and S. Africa. Unsuccessful exploratory wells were drilled in Cameroun, Dahomey, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Portuguese Guinea, Senegal, Somali Republic, Spanish Sahara, and Togo. In Nigeria, Angola, Gabon, and Congo (Brazzaville), 187 development wells were drilled with 85% success. Total footage increased slightly to 2,335,415. At the end of 1969, 30 rigs were operating, down from 32 in 1968.

• Research Organization: Cabinda Gulf Oil Co
• OSTI ID: 5313144
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 54:8; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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