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PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation
PDC Gas - Petroleum Development Corporation

Statistics and Basic Industry Information

Producing Wells

  3,101 Producing wells as of December 31, 2006
     231 Wells drilled during 2006

Wells by Region

    December 31, 2006
         1,530 Rocky Mountains
            206 Michigan
         1,365 Appalachian
         3,101 Producing wells as of December 31, 2006

Production

    Year ended December 31, 2006
         13.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas
         631,000 barrels of oil

Reserves

    December 31, 2006
         279.1 bcf of natural gas
         7.3 million barrels of oil

Financial

    For the year ended December 31, 2006
         $237.8 million Net Income
         $15.11 Earnings Per Share (diluted)
         14.83 million shares outstanding (diluted) as of December 31, 2006

The oil and gas industry offers adventure, mystery, and even boosts its own language. Phrases like "Gon' Fishin", "Turning to the Right" and "Shooting a Well" take on a whole new meaning. And in this business, "Christmas Trees" are never stored in a box in the hall closet. From selecting the best location and preparing the well site to the final end usage, there are many facets to the industry.

Below are a collection of articles, many written by Steven R. Williams, Chief Executive Officer and President of Petroleum Development, which may help you to discover more about the exciting world of oil and gas.


Natural Gas - Clean Fuel for America        Protecting Our Environment
    
To Drill or Not to Drill     Preparing to Drill       Turning to the Right     Well Completion       Cement       Gathering Pipeline


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