Weekly e-mail news briefing for trade associations, professional societies, and state and local chambers of commerce The inside track to business best-practices to help you lead your association or chamber of commerce Hand-picked news from hundreds of media sources It's what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and U.S. Chamber of Commerce will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About U.S. Chamber of Commerce     Send U.S. Chamber SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Drilling activity strong last year, API reports U.S. producers drilled a record number of natural gas wells in 2007 and total estimated footage was the highest in two decades, the American Petroleum Institute said in its latest quarterly well completion report. Nearly 53,000 oil wells, gas wells and dry holes were completed last year, according to the American Petroleum Institute.  Oil & Gas Journal (1/25)