Opening the arctic: The drilling of Umiat #1
Northeastern Geology and Environmental Sciences
By: L. C. Gerhard
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Abstract
One of the greatest excitements for a petroleum geologist is to venture into the frontier, to explore and drill "where no man has gone before." Over 50 years ago Bill Rex, a Kansas oilman, was tapped to lead the first oil drilling expedition into the Alaskan Arctic. He successfully assembled and outfitted a Naval Seabee expedition whose mission was to drill the first well north of the Arctic Circle, Umiat #1. The story of Umiat #1 is one of anecdotes and personal accounts. This paper relates the successes and tribulations of that Seabee exploration venture, as told to the writer by some of the participants.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Opening the arctic: The drilling of Umiat #1 |
| Series title | Northeastern Geology and Environmental Sciences |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Northeastern Geology and Environmental Sciences |
| First page | 8 |
| Last page | 13 |
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