Tag Archives: Geology

Last Chance to attend Tight Oil Niobrara Congress 2012 and Receive special Niobrara News Reader Discount

Posted on May 21, 2012 by RockPick

There is still time left to sign up for the Tight Oil Niobrara Congress for 2012 and Gala Dinner on Thursday May 24th, and receive a special Niobrara News reader discount of 15%. Hear E&P Operators Experience Share in Latest … Continue reading →

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Anadarko hunts for oil near I-70

Posted on May 21, 2011 by RockPick

Date: Friday, March 11, 2011, 4:00am MST The hunt for oil in Colorado’s Niobrara shale formation has reached metro Denver. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to … Continue reading →

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Surface Contamination most likely the largest (small) risk in fracking the Niobrara

Posted on April 26, 2011 by RockPick

With all the negative press on Chesapeake Energy’s latest problems in drilling the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast it is easy to jump to conclusions and consider that gas and oil drilling are the same all over. They are … Continue reading →

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Hickenlooper supports fracking but wants fluids disclosure

Posted on April 23, 2011 by RockPick

He urges firms to give fluid info By Dennis Webb – Daily Sentinel Friday, April 1, 2011 GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday defended the use of hydraulic fracturing in oil and gas development in Colorado but renewed … Continue reading →

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Samson Oil: Competitors Paying Top Dollar for Presence in the D-J Basin – Seeking Alpha

Posted on April 19, 2011 by RockPick

by Michael Filloon – Seeking Alpha Samson Oil and Gas has had a great run over the past year. This is great if you have been in this name, but can you get in now? Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on … Continue reading →

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How do oil companies determine the best places to drill?

Posted on March 11, 2011 by RockPick

The answer to this question will determine if an oil company wants to lease your land, or if they decide that your neighbors property looks better. The decision is actually not as complicated as it would seem. Bookmark on Delicious … Continue reading →

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