Proposed gas well first in 40 years - July 25, 2004

Providing coverage of Alaska and northern Canada's oil and gas industryJuly 2004

Vol. 9, No. 30

Week of July 25, 2004

Proposed gas well first in 40 years

The Associated Press

The natural gas boom in western Colorado has reached east into Pitkin County, with EnCana Oil and Gas proposing to drill the first exploratory gas well in the county in more than 40 years. EnCana wants to start drilling in late summer or early fall in the White River National Forest about 12 miles southwest of Carbondale.

If the well finds economically viable reserves, the U.S. Forest Service would review the company’s plans for a pipeline and other required facilities. If the well is unproductive, it would be plugged and the site would be restored to its previous condition.

EnCana has a lease on the land, which the Forest Service has identified as suitable for minerals exploration. The Forest Service will accept public comment on the proposed well through Aug. 16.

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