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March 4, 2024
Today in Texas History
By Bandera Spirits of Texas
The Bandera Prophet
On this day in 1904, the Batson-Old oilfield, located on Pine Bayou in southwestern Hardin County, reached its peak daily production. That day, the field yielded more than 150,000 barrels of crude.
Along with the Spindletop, Sour Lake, and Humble fields, Batson helped to establish the Texas oil industry. Batson field was first drilled in 1903 and was still producing in its 10th decade, when its cumulative production reached more than 45 million barrels in 1993.
Along with the Spindletop, Sour Lake, and Humble fields, Batson helped to establish the Texas oil industry. Batson field was first drilled in 1903 and was still producing in its 10th decade, when its cumulative production reached more than 45 million barrels in 1993.