Leduc #1 History
What day did Leduc #1 blow in?
February 13, 1947
When was the rotary drill bit invented?
1909
What was the first type of rig to produce oil?
Cable Tool Rig
What is it called when pressure in a well builds so much that it becomes uncontrollable and oil eventually spills out?
A Blow Out
How many dry wells did Imperial Oil drill before the success of Leduc #1?
133!
What tool has sensors that detect cracks and other problems in a pipeline?
Pipe PIGS
About how many nuts and bolts does it take to assemble a Conventional rig?
7000 nuts and bolts
What oil blowout was the largest in Alberta's history?
Atlantic No. 3
What was the name of the family that owned the farm where Imperial Oil drilled Leduc #1?
Mike and Pearl Turta
What tool uses SOUND vibrations to better pinpoint the exact locations of fossil fuels?
Sonic Logs
What is another name for the Jack Knife rig?
Cantilever Rig
Coal
What was the wage for the first Leduc #1 crew?
90 cents/ hour
Before a well can be drilled, what activity do geologists perform using vibrations to generally map where fossil fuels can be found?
Seismic Surveys
What is the endearing Albertan nickname given to Pump Jacks?
Donkeys
Hard hats were inspired by what other type of helmet?
Military helmets
What time did Leduc #1 blow in?
4pm
About how many hours could a steel drill bit last?
90 hours
What is the name of the high platform on a rig that Derrickmen use to hoist up the drill pipe?
Monkey Board
What is the piece of equipment that measures pressure inside a well?
Blow-Out Preventer