Lee Mossel

Not in my backyard; renewable energy sources face unexpected opposition

The blowout, burning and loss of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig 45 miles off the coast of Louisiana has focused America's attention, once more, on the dangers and risks associated with energy exploration and production. Seemingly...

Energy and Environment Radicals Form Circular Firing Squads

The national debate over energy sources, global warming, environmental protectionism and the economy has taken a lengthy hiatus while the nation convulses over health care legislation. A number of recent articles point out the absurd positions that some of...

A new political environment for energy

President Obama and the administration seem to be signaling a change of direction for US energy sourcing and global warming concerns. Colorado could benefit in many ways including, but not limited to, increased production of natural gas; uranium mining...

Politics and energy issues affecting Colorado

It's been an interesting week with regard to energy politics, both statewide and national, and their potential effect on Colorado's energy industry. In the President's State of the Union address, energy issues received...

Ritter's departure will create an interesting governor's race

The departure of Governor Bill Ritter from the 2010 Colorado governor's race will create some interesting dynamics for Colorado's energy community. Ritter, a consistent proponent of "green energy" and "renewable energy...

Finding oil and natural gas is difficult and expensive

The search for oil and natural gas is a difficult and expensive exercise marked by long periods of failure, non-economic results and occasional spectacular successes. A good rule of thumb for domestic (Lower 48 states), onshore exploratory wells...

Petroleum Geology One Man Shops Are Disappearing

With the oil and gas industry's focus on "resource plays" and "major" oil or gas fields, a staple of the exploration business is passing from the scene. Since just after World War II...

Energy industry groups and eco-activists both utilize hyperbole in energy development debates

Editorials and news articles endorsing Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar's decisions regarding oil and gas leasing and development on federal lands are often accompanied by scenic photos taken within national parks or horror stories associated with...

Numerous vested interests shape the energy debate

In the Monday, October 5th DENVER POST "Opinion" section, two letter writers expressed their displeasure with the Post's earlier (October 1) editorial comments concerning natural gas as being a key element for cleaner...

Environmental activists at odds with renewable energy advocates

In the national rush to develop renewable, "green" energy sources, primarily solar, wind, biofuels and wave power, some projects and proposals are now being opposed by environmental activists. In some of the latest developments...

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