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SPRING 2011 CROSSROCK INC. E M I Going All Natural Crossrock has structured its operations to lead the United States’ transition to alternative fuels like natural gas. [ BY JAMIE MORGAN ] Crossrock believes there are many benefits to. using natural gas because it is a cleaner fuel.. “We bought our own drilling rigs, got a good crew and started drilling wells for other companies.” // DENNIS ROHRER, president The rising cost of gas coupled with its adverse environmental affects has spurred a wide range of changes. It popularized the “staycation” for families unable to afford cross-country trips. It has encouraged eco-friendly ways for daily travel such as bicycling, walking and public transportation. It also has prompted the government to seek out new energy sources. This issue with gas is a talking point that’s been on the lips of Americans since the dawn of this millennium, and it has given alternative fuel advocates a platform to promote new solutions for energy independence. Crossrock Inc. is one company working toward this goal. Since 1999, the company has capitalized on its niche as a drilling contractor with comprehensive in-house operations. With knowledgeable employees and well-maintained equipment, the company can transport, fabricate, weld and operate rigs across Eastern Kentucky. “A big advantage of our people in the ﬁeld is that we can do everything in house,” says Ron Carlisle, general manager of Crossrock. “A lot of people perPROFILE Crossrock Inc. Headquarters: Pikeville, Ky. | Specialty: Drilling natural gas and oil wells | Employees: 101 emi-magazine.com 123 http://www.emi-magazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Energy & Mining International - Spring 2011

Energy & Mining International - Spring 2011
Contents
Clean Fuel
Satellites Are Key
Good Vibrations
News
Latin America Focus
Minera Andres
Ventana Gold Corp.
Zincore Metals
AQM Copper Inc.
Canada Focus
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Fladgate Exploration Consulting Corp.
Aurizon Mines
JV Driver
Alderon Resource Corp.
Detour Gold Corp.
Prairie Machine & Parts
Pumps & Pressure Inc.
Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp.
Explor Resources Inc.
Trelawney Mining and Exploration Inc.
Advantage Valve Maintenance Ltd.
Silverman Oilfield Services
Rhino Resource Partners LP – Hopedale Mining LLC
Kimble Cos. Inc.
McVay Drilling Co.
MaXfield Inc.
Ellicott Dredges
Scientific Drilling
Becker/SMC Corp.
GasSearch Drilling Services
Crossrock Inc.
Frontier Services Inc.
Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc.
Summit Midstream Partners
Black Hills Bentonite LLC
Energy Companies
The Final Shot

Energy & Mining International - Spring 2011