Petroleum developments in central and southern Africa in 1965

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1966 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6760342

Cordry, E A

This review includes 43 countries, i.e., all of Africa except Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, and Sudan. Total annual production for Central and Southern Africa increased by 93% to 113,604,663 bbl in 1965. This increase was contributed largely by Nigeria, although Gabon also recorded a new high. Production in Congo (Brazzaville) and Angola declined by 15% and 29%, respectively. No other countries produced oil in 1965. Ninety-nine exploratory wells were completed in 1965 (a new record), of which 41% were successful. Thirty-nine oil discoveries were made in Nigeria and 1 in Gabon. One gas discovery was recorded in Gabon. Exploratory wells were completed, but without successes, in Angola, Cameroun, Congo (Leopoldville), Ethiopia, Malagasy Republic, Mozambique, Somali Republic, and Spanish Sahara. One hundred fifteen development wells, solely in Congo (Leopoldville), Nigeria, and Gabon, were completed with 87% success. A total of 1,960,603 ft (a new high) of wildcat and development footage was drilled in 1965 in Central and Southern Africa. At the end of the year, 28 rigs were in operation. Geological-geophysical exploration was greatest in Nigeria.

• Research Organization: Nigerian Gulf Oil Co
• OSTI ID: 6760342
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 50:8; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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