This Week in Petroleum History: September 7 – 13
September 7, 1917 – Oilfield Legacy of Texas Governor Hogg –
After drilling 20 “dry holes,” the Tyndall-Wyoming Oil Company completed the No. 1 Hogg well 50 miles south of Houston. Within four months, a second well was producing about 600 barrels a day. The discoveries ended a succession of attempts dating back to 1901, when former Texas Governor James “Big Jim” Hogg paid $30,000 for the lease. (more…)
