Developments in western Canada in 1973

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1974 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6621000

Ower, J R

Western Canada recorded a continuation of increased exploratory and development drilling during 1973. A total of 4,595 exploratory and development wells was drilled, an increase of 1,005 or 28.0% over 1972. There were 196 oil and 561 gas discoveries for an exploratory-success ratio of 36.7%; 804 development wells were completed as oil producers and 1,094 as gas producers for a development-success ratio of 80.3%. In Alberta, an aggressive exploration play for shallow Cretaceous gas accounted for most of the gas discoveries in that province. In Saskatchewan, exploration was concentrated in the Lloydminster heavy-oil area; whereas, in British Columbia, exploration was mainly for gas, with at least 3 significant gas-bearing trends being discovered. In the Arctic islands, continued exploration by Panarctic and associates resulted in 3 additional gas discoveries. In the Mackenzie Delta, at least 3 gas discoveries were recorded, together with other probable gas discoveries and a probable oil discovery.

• Research Organization: Chevron Standard Ltd
• OSTI ID: 6621000
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 58:8; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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