Date of Award
Spring 5-1954
Degree Type
Bachelors Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
Department
Geological Engineering
First Advisor
Doctor O. D. Blake
Second Advisor
Mr. J.B. Flugstad
Abstract
Oil was discovered in the Pondera field in June 1927 following work done by E.B. Emrick. The initial discovery well, located in section 17, T. 27 N., R. 4 W., was not a commercial oil producer. Its initial production being 3 barrels of oil and 3,500,000 cubic feet of gas per day. Rapid expansion followed until 1929, when the field reached its peak of production.
Recommended Citation
Garding, Paul P., "Southwestern Extension of the Pondera Field" (1954). Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970. 438.
https://digitalcommons.mtech.edu/bach_theses/438