D&L Energy Group is an independent natural gas and oil exploration, production and marketing group that develops and produces oil and natural gas wells in Ohio and Pennsylvania. 
   
  

 Q & A with Ben Lupo
President and CEO, D & L Energy, Inc.

Q.What is D & L Energy's greatest strength?
A.We have the expertise to drill highly productive wells. Our on-staff geologists research and map the areas, and check production of other wells in the area.
We are also willing to go the extra mile to drill a productive well. In Ohio, you need 40 acres to drill a well. D&L has the ability through our experience to drill only in proven areas in order to maintain our success rate.

Q.What will have the strongest effect on D & L Energy in the next 12 months?
A.Gas and oil prices have climbed dramatically. Plus, more companies are using natural gas because it's better for the environment. In the electric industry, for instance, more plants are using natural gas to generate electricity rather than nuclear or coal-fired plants.

Q.What is D & L Energy's biggest challenge?
A. Our biggest challenge is acquiring the quality sites because of the time that it takes to put each acquisition together.