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Domestic News
August 11, 1924
The Union Daily Times
Union, Union County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Ligonier, Pa., drilling crews from Peoples Natural Gas Company of Pittsburgh reached nearly 7,000 feet—the world's deepest gas well—after four years, but failed to find gas to replenish the district's dwindling supply.
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Gas Elusive at 7,000 Feet
Ligonier, Pa., Aug 8.- Drilling nearly a mile and a half through the earth's crust into the heated substrata, gas men have made unsuccessful efforts to strike wells with which to replenish the steadily dwindling supply of gas in this district. Drilling crews of the Peoples Natural Gas Company of Pittsburgh have penetrated nearly 7,000 feet without results.
The Ligonier operation is the deepest hole in the world that has been drilled for gas. The work has been in progress four years. The 7,000 foot mark was passed on the fourth birthday of the operation.
Ligonier, Pa., Aug 8.- Drilling nearly a mile and a half through the earth's crust into the heated substrata, gas men have made unsuccessful efforts to strike wells with which to replenish the steadily dwindling supply of gas in this district. Drilling crews of the Peoples Natural Gas Company of Pittsburgh have penetrated nearly 7,000 feet without results.
The Ligonier operation is the deepest hole in the world that has been drilled for gas. The work has been in progress four years. The 7,000 foot mark was passed on the fourth birthday of the operation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Gas Drilling
Ligonier Pa
Deepest Well
Peoples Natural Gas
Dwindling Supply
Where did it happen?
Ligonier, Pa.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Ligonier, Pa.
Event Date
Aug 8
Outcome
unsuccessful; no gas found after penetrating nearly 7,000 feet.
Event Details
Drilling crews of the Peoples Natural Gas Company of Pittsburgh drilled nearly 7,000 feet in Ligonier to find gas and replenish the dwindling supply, but efforts failed. This is the deepest hole ever drilled for gas, ongoing for four years.