This is a map of all of the wells that were completed in the Mississippian-aged Big Injun Sandstone in north central West Virginia. In actuality, if we had accurate records on every single Big Injun well, this map would probably be blacked-out. Records are incomplete because the Big Injun on north central WV began being targeted with extensive drilling in the 1870s, long before permitting and record keeping were standard. It is impossible to know how much oil has been produced out of the Big Injun Sandstone but I’d wager to say that it could easily be considered one of the world’s first super plays.
But that gets me thinking… if the Injun wasn’t touched until today and we drilled it horizontally on proper spacing, what could it have produced?! Regardless, there’s plenty of meat left on the bone in the Big Injun and many other formations in places that people thought were picked over and dead… you just have to be willing to get your hands dirty.
You can find oil in old fields with new technology or new fields with old technology
What an amazing experience! ?????? Congrats on bringing home the bronze and representing the grill masters in style! ???? The Daniel Energy Partners Permian Basin BBQ Cook-Off always sounds like an incredible event. Next time, you’re taking the gold for sure! ???? Great job, and keep the BBQ spirit alive! ????