Oil and gas development in Virginia during 1976

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Va. Miner.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6606334

Kelly, Jr, W W

A total of 6,937,326 Mcf of natural gas was produced in Virginia during 1976, which is an increase of 214,489 Mcf from 1975 production. Reported production was from 180 wells in 4 counties. Oil production in Lee County was 2,696 bbl from 7 wells. Eight new tests were drilled and 3 old wells were deepened. Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. drilled 6 of these holes in Buchanan, Dickenson, Scott, and Wise counties with combined footage of 31,669 ft. Three wells were completed with a combined final open flow of 4,274 Mcf of gas, one hole was waiting on fracture, and 2 tests were plugged and abandoned as dry holes. Total footage drilled during 1976 was 43,454 ft, including 2,332 ft of deeper drilled footage.

• OSTI ID: 6606334
• Journal Information: Va. Miner.; (United States), Journal Name: Va. Miner.; (United States) Vol. 23:4; ISSN VAMIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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