Developments in Alaska in 1967

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

OSTI ID:6094099

Wilson, T Jr

The most important development in Alaska during 1967 was the 4-fold increase in development drilling and the doubling of state oil production resulting from oil-industry activities in Cook Inlet basin. Exploration decreased during 1967 and was conducted in only 4 of the 10 basins in Alaska. Wildcat drilling declined 8.3% and of the 33 wildcats drilled, 2 were on the Arctic Slope, 1 on the Alaska Peninsula, and the rest were in Cook Inlet. The success percentage decreased to 12.5% with only 4 new discoveries, all in Cook Inlet basin. Geophysical activity declined 14% to a total of 68.5 crew-months, including 42.5 crew-months in Cook Inlet basin, 14 crew- months in Gulf of Alaska basin, 10 crew-months in Bristol Bay basin, and 2 crew-months in the Yukon-Delta area. Extensive multicompany marine seismic surveys were conducted in both the Gulf of Alaska and lower Cook Inlet areas. Oil production increased 101% to 28,917,464 bbl and gas production increased 51.7% to 62,515,658 Mcf. The 41 development wells drilled were in Cook Inlet and 37 were completed as producing wells. Five new platforms were added to the 6 platforms operating in offshore Cook Inlet. Submarine pipelines to shore facilities were installed and the 20-in. pipeline and marine terminal on the W. side of Cook Inlet were completed. (67 refs.)

• Research Organization: Marathon Oil Co
• OSTI ID: 6094099
• 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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