Tag Archives: Oil

New Wyoming oil, gas map released

Posted on July 29, 2012 by RockPick

By JEREMY FUGLEBERG Star-Tribune business editor The Wyoming State Geological Survey has released its annually updated map of oil and natural gas resources in Wyoming. The map includes the boundaries of producing and abandoned oil and gas fields in Wyoming, … Continue reading →

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Help wanted: Energy firms competing for hires

Posted on August 9, 2011 by RockPick

Sector to create at least 200,000 new jobs, especially for engineers RockPick’s Editorial: This article while it does not directly refer to the Niobrara Play is relevant because when the Niobrara Play heats up it will create even more demand … Continue reading →

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The Facts About Fracking

Posted on June 29, 2011 by RockPick

The real risks of the shale gas revolution, and how to manage them. Wall Street Journal – June 25 -2011 The U.S. is in the midst of an energy revolution, and we don’t mean solar panels or wind turbines. A … Continue reading →

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Water is the new liquid gold in Texas

Posted on June 18, 2011 by RockPick

Oil companies that need water for “fracking” wells compete for access By Joe Carroll, Bloomberg Businessweek Bruce Frasier sweats in the 106-degree heat at his Carrizo Springs, Texas, farm while stacking 42-pound boxes of cantaloupes bound for Kroger supermarkets and … 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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$8.8M in oil and gas bids at Colorado Land Board auction

Posted on May 21, 2011 by RockPick

Denver Business Journal – by Cathy Proctor Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011, 2:29pm MDT Oil and gas companies bid $8.8 million Thursday for 7,229 acres of mineral rights owned by the Colorado State Land Board at the agency’s quarterly auction. … Continue reading →

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Oil companies eye Douglas County

Posted on May 12, 2011 by RockPick

by: Clayton Woullard, YourHub.com Article Contributed on: 5/11/2011 11:59:12 AM Oil and gas companies have expressed an interest in Douglas County as a possible place to drill and are seeking to sign leases with landowners, raising a mix of concern … Continue reading →

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Douglas County suburb hears oil opportunities knocking, but should it answer?

Posted on May 8, 2011 by RockPick

By Mark Jaffe The Denver Post The suburban Denver home listing of the not-too-distant future may read something like this: Spacious four-bedroom on 3 acres, gourmet kitchen, pool, comes with oil and gas royalties. Agents for at least three oil … Continue reading →

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Elbert County, CO – Meeting on Oil on Thursday April 21st 2011

Posted on April 20, 2011 by RockPick

I have heard that there is a grass roots meeting of the National Association of Royalty Owners at the Elbert County Library in Elizabeth, CO. The details are spotty so I suggest you call the Elizabeth Library for meeting details … Continue reading →

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