Michel T. Halbouty

Geologist, Award Winner

1909 –

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Who is Michel T. Halbouty?

Michel Thomas Halbouty was an American geologist, petroleum engineer, and wildcatter. Credited with discovering more than 50 oil and gas fields, he twice declared bankruptcy, but came back each time to regain wealth. He authored hundreds of technical articles on petroleum geology, and two book-length histories of famous oil fields. Halbouty is often described, including in his New York Times obituary, as “legendary.”

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Born
Jun 21, 1909
Beaumont
Also known as
  • Michel Halbouty
Profession
Education
  • Texas A&M University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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