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.
Suggested Citation
Gerhard, L.C., 1997, Opening the arctic: The drilling of Umiat #1: Northeastern Geology and Environmental Sciences, v. 19, no. 1-2, p. 8-13.
| 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 |