Oil and gas developments in eastern Canada in 1982. [Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Quebec, Lake Erie]

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6805429

Booth-Horst, R; Palonen, P A; Parker, D K; Trevail, R A

A jurisdictional dispute by the federal government and Newfoundland over offshore rights has slowed exploration and development off Newfoundland and Labrador. In contrast, agreement between the federal government and Nova Scotia about offshore rights resulted in a doubling of industry activity around Nova Scotia. While only 1 well was drilled in the Atlantic provinces during 1982, 21 wells were drilled offshore. Exploratory work continued to delineate the oil-producing potential of the Hibernia structure as well as the gas-prone Venture area off Sable Island. Exploratory drilling in Lake Erie decreased most significantly (68%) with only 6 wells being completed. Development drilling declined by 25% to 57 wells during 1982. Conversely, onshore exploratory drilling in Ontario increased 26% compared with 1981. The 39 onshore exploratory wells in Ontario consisted of 5 gas producers, 1 suspended gas producer, 5 oil producers, and 28 dry holes. Sixty-four development wells were drilled (25 gas producers, 27 oil producers, and 12 dry holes), a 16% increase compared with 1981. Seismic exploration onshore in eastern Canada consisted of 496 mi (799 km) in Ontario, 321 mi (517 km) in New Brunswick, and 155 mi (250 km) in Prince Edward Island. Ontario reported 629 mi (1,013 km) of offshore seismic exploration in Lake Erie, and 3,107 mi (5,000 km) in Hudson Bay. Nova Scotia reported 22,607 mi (36,381 km) of offshore seismic exploration, Quebec 1,864 mi (3,000 km), Prince Edward Island 435 mi (700 km), Newfoundland 33,012 mi (53,127 km), and New Brunswick 285 mi (458 km).

• OSTI ID: 6805429
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 67:10; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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