Tamarisk, Socialism Share Much in Common

While visiting Western Colorado’s Piceance (pronounced “pee-ahnce”) Basin last week, I learned about a small, non-native tree that reminds me of our socialism-focused federal government under President Barack...

Tour Offers Writers Education in Natural Gas

During a two-day fact-finding trip this week, I learned a lot about Williams’ cutting-edge natural gas exploration and production efforts taking place in Western Colorado’s Piceance (pronounced “pee-ahnce”)...

Natural Gas Industry Deserves Second Look

On numerous occasions during the past three years, I've advocated on behalf of the nation's energy producers. Today, I advocate on behalf of one producer, Williams, and contend that individuals in the anti-fossil...

I Learned So Much at the Piceance Basin

I spent Tuesday evening and most of the day Wednesday learning from Williams employees about their ground-breaking work in the natural gas business on Western Colorado's Piceance Basin. Operating some 30 minutes...

‘Card Check’ Editorial Cartoon Dubbed ‘Brilliant’

By Bob McCarty There I was, in a Grand Junction, Colo., hotel room killing time while waiting for the my trip-related activities (see BMW Visiting Western Colorado’s Piceance Basin for details) to begin this...

Report on Oil and Natural Gas Industry Misses Mark

By Bob McCarty One might think an accomplished journalist like Armen Keteyian capable of providing objective coverage of the oil and gas industry. Unfortunately, the chief investigative reporter -- and former sports reporter -- appears to have allowed personal bias and/or...

Colorado’s Piceance Basin Overflowing with Oil Shale Resources

U.S. Geological Survey officials said in a news release today that oil shale resources in Western Colorado's Piceance Basin are more than 50 percent larger today than they were in 1989. "For the first time in 20...

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