Developments in eastern and northwestern Colorado in 1972

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

OSTI ID:5378740

Pruit, J D

Exploratory drilling in 1972 decreased 30.8% in Colorado's most active area, the Denver Basin, but there were substantial increases in exploratory drilling elsewhere in the report area, as well as significant increases in development drilling throughout the State. Consequently, total drilling activity increased 7.7% in 1972, and for the second consecutive year Colorado was the most active state in the Rocky Mt. region. Colorado was one of only 2 Rocky Mt. states to show an increase in oil production in 1972. Significant exploratory wells were completed in the Denver, North Park, and Piceance basins and on the Las Animas arch. Development drilling was highlighted by strong infield programs in Spindle, Third Creek, Lowry, Irondale, and Dragoon fields. Development of the giant Wattenburg gas field is awaiting Federal Power Commission approval of an application from Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. to market the gas.

• Research Organization: Amoco Production Co
• OSTI ID: 5378740
• 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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