Developments in western Canada in 1967

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

OSTI ID:6047536

Kyle, D H

A total of 2,828 exploratory and development wells were drilled in 1967, 5% fewer than in 1966. Of the 1,379 exploratory wells, 29% were successful. Exploratory activity, both drilling and seismic, was concentrated in the Rainbow-Zama area of NW. Alberta, searching for the prolific Devonian pinnacle reefs. Four significant gas discoveries in the Alberta Foothills and deep Plains also have kept industry interest high in this area. The biggest news concerning Canada's far N. came when Panarctic Oils Ltd., a consortium of the Government of Canada and 20 firms and individuals, announced that they would undertake a $20 million 3-year exploration program on their 44 million acres in the Arctic Islands, to start early in 1968. Production of liquid hydrocarbons, marketable gas, and sulfur reached all-time highs in 1967. Canada's first commercial plant in the Athabasca tar sands was open officially; production is expected to reach its 45,000 bpd allowable in early 1968. Marketable gas sales to the United States increased nearly 18% from 1966.

• Research Organization: British American Oil Co Ltd
• OSTI ID: 6047536
• 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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