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WEST SIBERIAN OIL: HISTORY AND PROSPECTS

N. P. Zapivalov

Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia

December 1947 and January 1948 were in fact the beginning of systematic oil exploration in West Siberia, which marked the discovery of the 20th century. This anniversary can be considered the most significant among the oil anniversary dates. This is the anniversary event that the author devotes his little essay compiled on the basis of documentary data, personal archives and memories. This essay is an addition to a large number of diverse publications and materials.

Keywords: 70th anniversary of west siberian oil, stages of west siberian oil development, Novosibirsk geological explorers, discovery of the 20th century.

DOI: 10.20403/2078-0575-2018-2-104-111​