Pacific Islands Monthly
The news magazine of the South Pacific · since 1930
Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 September 1950Vol. XXI, No. 2

Papua Oil Search : Upoia

p. 8 · Read in the full issue

Page 88

Bore Abandoned

THE Australasian Petroleum Co. Pty., Ltd., on September 12, reported on drilling in Papua: UPOIA. —In view of the highly-faulted condition at depth, as proved by drilling together with absence of porosity and oil indications in the formations' already penetrated, it has been decided to aban don the test at 5,356 feet.

WANA.—The hole has been deepened 1,178 feet, from 6,130 feet to 7,308 feet; 6 inch casing has been, cemented at 6,780 feet.

HOHORO.—Construction of a road to No. 2 site is proceeding.

The Island Exploration Co. Pty., Ltd., reports that camp construction is pro ceeding at Omati, and rig foundations have been laid.

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