Developments in eastern and northwestern Colorado. [1131 wells drilled--302 successful oil wells and 293 successful gas completions]

Journal Article · Sun Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7354155

Hinaman, S L; Hudson, J P

The number of exploratory and development wells drilled in eastern and northwestern Colorado in 1975 increased 38 percent from 1974, and the success ratio increased from 50.9 percent in 1974 to 52.6 percent in 1975. Exploratory drilling was up 21.7 percent and development drilling was up 49.4 percent. During 1975, 1,131 wells were drilled, of which 302 were successful oil completions and 293 were successful gas completions. Development drilling increased over the entire area and exploratory drilling increased in eastern Colorado but decreased in the northwestern part of the state. Development drilling was concentrated most in Adams and Weld Counties, primarily in Wattenberg, Spindle, and Surrey fields. An increase in development drilling is expected as infield drilling continues in eastern Colorado.

• Research Organization: Amoco Production Co., Denver
• OSTI ID: 7354155
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 60:8; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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