Developments in Four Corners-Intermountain area in 1967

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

OSTI ID:6047611

Kunkel, R P; Reese, D L; Elias, D W

The number of exploratory wells drilled in the Four Corners-Intermountain area during 1967 continued to decline, a trend that has persisted for several years. This decline was greatest in N. New Mexico. Oil discoveries in Utah's Uinta basin and in NE. Arizona, and a gas discovery in the Salt anticline region of SW. Colorado, should help to reduce this decline during 1968. Development drilling also decreased during 1967 in all parts of the area except Arizona. The largest decrease was in the San Juan basin of New Mexico followed by the Uinta basin in Utah. Increased leasing activity noted during 1967 should result in an increase of exploratory drilling during 1968, particularly in the Uinta basin, on the Defiance uplift, and throughout the Salt anticline region.

• Research Organization: Mountain Fuel Supply Co.
• OSTI ID: 6047611
• 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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