Developments in east-central states in 1967

Journal Article · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1968 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5923835

Van Den Berg, J; Swann, D H; Carpenter, G L; Milhous, H C; Nosow, E

As production from younger strata has continued to decline, exploratory activity in the 4 central states (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee) has turned to the Lower Ordovician and Cambrian. Deep Knox tests and basement tests are being drilled at an increasing rate throughout the area. A discovery in the Cambrian Tomstown Dolomite at 7,598 ft in Boyd County, E. Kentucky, provides the deepest as well as the oldest production in the 4-state region. Oil production in the 4 states was 86.7 million bbl, down more than 4% from 1966. Gas production, nearly all from Kentucky, increased slightly to a record high of 89.4 Bcf. The total number of wells drilled for oil and gas was 3,294, decreased 20% from 1966. All classes of well completions shared in the decline. The 160 successful exploratory tests failed to add significantly to actual or anticipated reserves. Regulations concerning permits, filing, and spacing will go into effect in Tennessee in 1968.

• Research Organization: Illinois Geol Survey; Indiana Geol Survey; Tennessee Div Geol
• OSTI ID: 5923835
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 52:6; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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