Oil and gas developments in Alaska in 1984
Exploratory drilling was widespread in Alaska in 1984. Thirty-five exploratory wells were active, with 1 new-field discovery announced in the Beaufort Sea. Geophysical activity showed an overall decrease from 1983, but a major exploration program began in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with 23 companies participating. Information obtained from this work may result in this area being opened to industry leasing after 1986. Major OCS sales were held in the Navarin basin and the Beaufort Sea, and both these areas will see wildcat activity in 1985. Oil and gas reserves increased in 1984. The number of development wells increased, with drilling concentrated on the North Slope. It is expected that exploratory drilling in 1985 will approximate that of 1984, but there likely will be some decrease in geophysical and geologic field work.
- Research Organization:
- Marathon Oil Company, Anchorage, Alaska
- OSTI ID:
- 6406732
- Journal Information:
- AAPG Bull. (See CODEN: AAPGB); (United States), Journal Name: AAPG Bull. (See CODEN: AAPGB); (United States) Vol. 69:10; ISSN AABUD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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