Development in eastern Canada in 1974
The production of natural gas and petroleum in E. Canada declined sharply in 1974. A total of 7,762,551 Mcfg and 746,000 BO was produced. This is a production decrease of 20% gas and 8.6% oil from 1973. In E. Canada, geophysical activity and exploratory drilling declined as compared with 1973. Seven dry holes were completed on inland areas, 3 dry holes offshore in Hudson Bay, 3 indicated gas discoveries, and 17 dry holes in the Atlantic and Labrador Sea regions. In SW. Ontario, 80 exploratory tests and 60 development wells were drilled in 1974, 4 more development wells than in 1973. The overall increase in exploratory drilling is reflected in a 26% increase in total footage drilled. Three gas-bearing Silurian reef structures in Lambton County and an Ordovician (Trenton) gas discovery in Aldborough Township, Elgin County, were the most significant discoveries in 1974. In Quebec, 7 dry exploratory tests were drilled. No data are available on geophysical work done during the year. Offshore activity was relatively active with 20 completions, 9 less than in 1973. Of the 20 tests, 17 were drilled in the Atlantic, 2 in the Labrador Sea, and one in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Three wells are classified as discoveries.
- Research Organization:
- Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
- OSTI ID:
- 6637699
- Journal Information:
- Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 59:8; ISSN AAPGB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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