Natural Gas Update: Challenges Persist

A significant portion of the Rocky Mountain area is owned by the Federal Government, either via the BLM or the Forest Service (US Dept.of Agriculture).

Access to the resource base is the most important issue facing the industry regarding lands under federal jurisdiction

It should be noted that the industry is not advocating exploration in National Parks. However, a significant portion of the yellow (BLM) acreage in the states of Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah has considerable gas potential. Significant cooperation between these entities and industry will be required to access this important area of natural gas supply.