Exploration and discoveries, 1947-1989: An historical perspective. Gulf of Mexico OCS

Technical Report · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:6865026

Lore, G

Original recoverable proved reserves of hydrocarbons in the 739 proved fields discovered through 1989 on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) are estimated to be 10.9 billion barrels of oil (BBO) and 129.1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas (Tcfg); 57 of these fields have been abandoned. Remaining proved reserves recoverable from the 682 active proved fields have been estimated to be 3.03 BBO and 40.2 Tcfg. An additional 114 active fields have not been sufficiently developed to warrant conseration as proved. The Gulf of Mexico OCS is primarily a gas province. Cumulative production through 1989 was 7.8 BBO and 89 Tcfg. On an energy-equivalent basis the production equates to nearly 67% gas. In recent years the area has contributed about 10 percent of the domestic oil production and 22 percent of the gas. Thus, future discoveries and production from the region will have a significant impact on the Nation's oil and gas supply. Exploration and subsequent development activities have gradually progressed seaward into deeper Gulf waters. Average field size has steadily decreased over time.

• Research Organization: Minerals Management Service, New Orleans, LA (United States). Gulf of Mexico OCS Region
• OSTI ID: 6865026
• Report Number(s): PB-93-131928/XAB; OCS/MMS--91/0078
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ATLANTIC OCEAN
CARIBBEAN SEA
CONTINENTAL MARGIN
CONTINENTAL SHELF
DATA
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
DRILLING
ENERGY SUPPLIES
EXPLORATION
FORECASTING
FUEL SUPPLIES
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GULF OF MEXICO
HISTORICAL ASPECTS
HYDROCARBONS
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LATIN AMERICA
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NUMERICAL DATA
OFFSHORE DRILLING
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PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
RESERVES
RESOURCES
SEAS
STATISTICAL DATA
SURFACE WATERS