Oil and gas developments in west coast in 1983
Activity declined sharply in onshore California in 1983. The number of exploratory wells drilled decreased from 475 in 1982 to 136 in 1983. A total of 2321 development wells were drilled onshore; 2226 were completed successfully. One new oil field and 4 new gas fields were discovered. Offshore, exploratory emphasis was focused on the Santa Maria basin, where the industry is evaluating the Monterey Formation on leases obtained in OCS Sales 48 and 53. New-field announcements currently total 6. Scouting sources indicate a potential for at least 2 more new-field discoveries (yet to be announced) from wells already drilled, and some geologists believe at least 16 structures hold potential for significant production from the basin. Elsewhere in the offshore, the industry continued work in the Santa Barbara Channel. Drilling activity in Oregon centered around the Mist gas field. Reichhold Energy Corp. completed 2 new-pool discoveries for 3040 MCFGD and 473 MCFGD. In addition, Reichhold drilled 4 tests which were dry and subsequently abandoned in the immediate area. Geothermal activity in California was concentrated in The Geysers, Imperial Valley, and Coso areas. Oregon activity continued at the Newberry caldera. 5 figures, 1 table.
- Research Organization:
- Chevron Inc., Concord, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 6296241
- Journal Information:
- Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 68:10; ISSN AAPGB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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