Kapuni Well Down 1344ft
(NJ). Press Association) WELLINGTON. Nov. 14. Drilling at the Kapuni No. 2 oil well reached a depth of 1344 feet today, according to a progress report from Shell B.P. Todd Oil Services, Ltd. The well has been lined to a depth of 812 feet with 20in casing. Its diameter at the present depth is 17Jin, and this will remain constant to a depth between 5000 ft and 6000 ft. The well will then be lined with a 13|in diameter casing.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29672, 16 November 1961, Page 20
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