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A new oil drilling venture is being planned north of Lamesa.Smith Energy Operating of Lubbock received a permit from the Texas Railroad Commission earlier this week to drill the Young FPK 16 No. 1 to a depth of 9,000 feet.According to the survey information listed on the permit, that well will be located about four miles east of Welch, near the Dawson-Lynn county line.

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Lamesa Press-Reporter

P.O. Box 710
Lamesa, TX 79331
806-872-2177