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February 13, 1961
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Officials of Standard Oil Co. of California estimate the millionth barrel of crude oil was produced this week from the Swanson River field on Kenai Peninsula, the state's only commercial field, amid ongoing drilling activity.
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Millionth Barrel of Oil Produced from the Kenai Peninsula
ANCHORAGE (AP) - Officials of Standard Oil Co. of California unofficially estimate that the millionth barrel of crude oil was produced this week from the Swanson River field on Kenai Peninsula.
The Swanson field, only commercial producing field in the state, is currently the scene of most of the state's drilling activity. One completion was recorded this past week, rigging up is under way on two new locations and four wells are now being drilled.
ANCHORAGE (AP) - Officials of Standard Oil Co. of California unofficially estimate that the millionth barrel of crude oil was produced this week from the Swanson River field on Kenai Peninsula.
The Swanson field, only commercial producing field in the state, is currently the scene of most of the state's drilling activity. One completion was recorded this past week, rigging up is under way on two new locations and four wells are now being drilled.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Oil Production
Kenai Peninsula
Swanson River Field
Drilling Activity
Standard Oil
What entities or persons were involved?
Officials Of Standard Oil Co. Of California
Where did it happen?
Kenai Peninsula
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Kenai Peninsula
Event Date
This Week
Key Persons
Officials Of Standard Oil Co. Of California
Outcome
millionth barrel of crude oil produced; one well completion recorded this past week; rigging up on two new locations; four wells being drilled.
Event Details
The Swanson River field on Kenai Peninsula is the state's only commercial producing field and site of most drilling activity. Officials estimate the millionth barrel of crude oil was produced this week.