Colorado is a major oil and gas producing state, producing nearly half a million barrels of oil per day and over 5 Billion Cubic Feet per day of natural gas.

This analysis details the impacts across the economy, public revenue, and GHG emissions, resulting from an oil and gas permitting ban outlined in SB24-159.

The Colorado Competitiveness Energy Index is based on 10 state-level, sector-specific data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

In an ideal end state, Colorado’s energy would be affordable, reliable, and leave the smallest possible environmental footprint. Colorado has an opportunity to be a leader and national role model: a blue st