Bankers, brokers and investors are arriving in Denver for the annual Oil and Gas Conference today. Fifty of the world's leading deep-gas drillers, exploration and production companies are hoping to attract investors.
Many people are skeptical about their promises to consistently produce oil and gas.
It's boom time for some Colorado towns as the Bush administration looks for new ways to tap the Rocky Mountains and several western states for more gas, oil and coal. Some of the smaller companies could attract investors willing to take bigger risks. Greg Barnett is the president of EnerCom Incorporated, one of the conference sponsors. He says investors will be looking to see whether companies at the event have room for growth. All Rights Reserved.