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Editorial
April 11, 1942
Montana Oil And Mining Journal
Great Falls, Billings, Cascade County, Yellowstone County, Montana
What is this article about?
Editorial asserts geophysical surveys are essential for identifying Madison and Devonian highs in Montana before wildcat drilling, and urges deeper drilling beyond Cat Creek into Devonian formations to access major petroleum sources, criticizing shallow abandonments.
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WE BELIEVE
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS have been definitely proven indispensable in Montana. Every wildcat should have both Madison and Devonian "highs" determined by reflection seismograph before drilling begins.
DEEPER DRILLING is essential to write the real history of the Montana oil industry. The major source of Montana petroleum is in formations BELOW THE BIG LIME. Abandonment of wells at the Cat Creek horizon is stupidity. No well should be considered a completion until it is drilled into the Devonian.
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS have been definitely proven indispensable in Montana. Every wildcat should have both Madison and Devonian "highs" determined by reflection seismograph before drilling begins.
DEEPER DRILLING is essential to write the real history of the Montana oil industry. The major source of Montana petroleum is in formations BELOW THE BIG LIME. Abandonment of wells at the Cat Creek horizon is stupidity. No well should be considered a completion until it is drilled into the Devonian.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Geophysical Surveys
Montana Oil
Deeper Drilling
Devonian Formation
Reflection Seismograph
Wildcat Drilling
What entities or persons were involved?
Montana Oil Industry
Madison
Devonian
Big Lime
Cat Creek
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Importance Of Geophysical Surveys And Deeper Drilling In Montana Oil Industry
Stance / Tone
Strong Advocacy For Advanced Exploration Techniques
Key Figures
Montana Oil Industry
Madison
Devonian
Big Lime
Cat Creek
Key Arguments
Geophysical Surveys Indispensable In Montana
Every Wildcat Should Determine Madison And Devonian Highs By Reflection Seismograph Before Drilling
Deeper Drilling Essential To Reveal True History Of Montana Oil Industry
Major Source Of Montana Petroleum In Formations Below The Big Lime
Abandonment Of Wells At Cat Creek Horizon Is Stupidity
No Well Complete Until Drilled Into The Devonian