San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-21
Brief Bits of
Oil Field News

duction are OF the opinion that the
real mother pool of the field has never
been located. Keen interest is being
manifested in the deep tests that are
being made and it is expected that in
some of them, production of a most
prolific nature will be uncorked that
will startle the oil world and cause
stampede for this section of the
country seldom seen in the history of
the oil game. 1t has taken months
for Luling to overcome the reports
as to water troubles, but with the
assistance of experts from the Rail-
road Commission and specialists in
this work connected with the Mag
nolia Petroleum Company, this has
been, done. Unlike most fields where
the production settles quickly. Lulins
sets record. This opinion is shared
by some of the leading production ex-
perts. During the last few weeks, spe-
cial articles have been written by
men who are headliners in their line.
In most every instance they are of the
opinion that the main producing field
is being fed by a mother pool. such
as is feeding the great Mexia field
and other producing areas along the
BALCONIES fault.
With the return of X. c. Baker,
general manager of the United North
and South Oil Company, an in
tensive drilling program will be start
ed. 1t is understood that there will
be at least seven new wells drilled
and other locations made that will
greatly stimulate field operations.
There are quite number of offsets
to be drilled and there is a possibility
that some Of the outside territory will
be given n play. j. Ray McDermott,
rig and derrick builder, has moved ma
terials to the Hardeman lease and will
erect the derrick at once. A. A.
Buchanan. drilling contractor, has his
crew ready to put this well down in
record time. They are out for new
records. A flatteriny report comes
from the test on the Mamford lease,
across the San Marcos river, which is
now down around the 200 foot area.
The formations are conforming to the
main field and as this test calls for
a deep hole. it is quite naturally the
center of the stage in local Oildom.
Representatives from several of the
III Luilut ECl-
ting data on the different wells drill
ing in the main field and the extern
si0ns. The Gordon test just north
of the field is holding the attention of
the scouts. This test has been going
on for some few months and has been
hampcred on account of water short
age and other troubles. 1t is under
stood that the Gulf Production Com
paiy will finish this well and their
drilling crews are now on the job.
This will make great extension to
the field in the event it comes in
producer. 1t has been limited that
encouraging showings have been made
hence the entrance of the ma jor COM
pany. The Gulf holds considerable
offset and closeup acreage TO this
well.
Another important test that shows
that the outside sections Of the Luling
field will come in for good play,
is the announcement that c. V. Pat
ten, we'll known Houston oil opera
tor, has signed leases and made a con-
tract with Hughes x Buchanan for
the drilling Of well to the deep sand
area. He has had structure experts
at work in this section of the field
for some time and has selected a fine
looking location. 1t is expected that
this well will be drilling some time
next week. There are quite a num-
Der of leases in this section of the
field changing hands and it is ex-
pected with this well drilling and
the well of the Observation-Disclosures
Company on the Cole lease making
such a good showing that this sec
ton of the Luling field will be watch
ed with keen interest.
The section of the field in the vicin-
ity of the Big Gusher Oil Com
pany well, on the Walker lease. which
is the closest development to the city
of Luling, is being closely watched
by the operators and scouts since the
fine showing recently made in this
well. Casing has been purchased and
this test will be completed in a few
days. This section of the field has
been favorably considered since the
drilling of the Robinett well. 1t is
understood that Houston operators
have made deal to drill shallow and
deep tests on the Dunlap lease close
TO the Big Gusher well. Some of the
biologists have passed favorably on
the territory. The location for the
Robinett well was made by a we'll
Know geologist and structure expert.
J. X. Williams, who is drilling the
Big Gusher well. has had varied ex-
Derience in drilling in the coastal
country, and his many friends are
wishing him success and that he gets
n good well.
A. a. Buchanan. well known drill
ing contractor, has received word from
his associates who are drilling in the
California fields, that they have
brought in a big well at Huntington
Beach. Cal. and have begun work
on another deep test well at Terrence,
Cal.
Recent showings at the Luling Pc
trofeum well on the Grady lease, near
Joliet, seems to insure this end of the
field another producer. From cores
recently take it indicates that this
well is on TOP of the prolific Ed
wards pay sands. This week a party
of Ioakum and Sinner investors who
are interested in the well, represent
ing business and banking men, in
spected the property. w. II. Wilhaus-
en-, cashier of the Yoakum State Bank,
is interested in this well with Will
liam Green. Of Sinner. c. L. Thybig,
of the Ioakum State Bank, is secre-
tary and treasurer of the company.
San Antonio people are also part own
ers OF the well. This development has
been in charge of Capt. III. II. Car
michael. who has had an extensive
experience in Mexia and other Texas
fields. Casing will be set this week
and the well will be brought in. The