President Chiang Ching-kuo, at the time the country's Premier, visited the area soon after hearing the news, and congratulated and encouraged the exploration workers there.
當時擔任行政院院長的蔣經國先生，聞訊後曾親往巡視，並登上了鑽井塔頂，參觀作業，給予石油探勘第一線戰士們極大的鼓舞。