Appalachia

摘要

Oil-patch writers often use such adjectives as venerable,aged and mature to characterize the Appalachian Basin.These descriptors are all apt,certainly.But this Paleozoic basin,probed by more than a million wells,also offers fresh and vital gas plays.Layer on its proximity to top markets,a long-established producing tradition and a vibrant community of independents,and the basin's ability to attract investments from throughout the industry is clear.