Rick Rule: Silver Linings
Source: The Energy Report  (3/24/11)
If the clouds of crisis enveloping Japan, the Middle East and North Africa hold any silver linings, they may be in the form of opportunity for resource investors, particularly in the uranium, oil, natural gas and alternative energy sectors—at least that's how Rick Rule sees it. The widely known and well-respected founder of Global Resource Investments returned to cyberspace this week for a webcast wherein he explored some of the investment implications of these recent crises. In this Energy Report exclusive, Rick shares his insights and investment ideas. More >

Oil: Above $106 and Rising
Source: CNN Money, Charles Riley  (3/24/11)
"A confluence of war and natural disasters triggers further price rises." More >

Report Calls for Increased Use of Natural Gas
Source: NewsOk, Jay Marks  (3/23/11)
"Increased production has resulted in stable pricing." More >

First Natural Gas Refueling Station Opens in Utah
Source: Associated Press, Josh Loftin  (3/23/11)
"Utah Governor stresses that natural gas supplies depend on well access." More >

Petrobras: U.S. Must Strengthen Energy Alliance with Brazil
Source: Fox News Latino  (3/23/11)
"President Obama expressed interest in helping Petrobras develop massive reserves." More >

U.S. to Issue More Gulf Drilling Permits
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Ryan Dezember  (3/22/11)
"Some O&G companies have matched safety with increasing risks of deepwater operations." More >

Oil Tops $104 Per Barrel
Source: Associated Press, Chris Kahn  (3/22/11)
"Traders continued to focus on a series of international crises that will drive world supply and demand this year." More >

Oil Drilling Strong in Alberta
Source: CBC  (3/21/11)
"Oil and gas drilling in Alberta has its strongest start in four years." More >

Oil Sands: Fueling the Future
Source: Marin Katusa, Casey Energy Opportunities   (3/21/11)
"Oil sands' potential is vast and global energy demand is high." More >

Oil's Piracy Premium
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (3/21/11)
"Pirate attacks are on pace to set a nine-year record in 2011." More >

Huge New Shale Oil Plays Around the Globe
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin  (3/20/11)
"Massive new shale oil plays are being found." More >

House Panel Rejects EPA's Greenhouse Gas Rules
Source: USA Today, Wendy Koch  (3/16/11)
"GOP votes in favor of bill that massively increases U.S. oil dependence." More >

Libya Oil Exports 'May Be Frozen for Months'
Source: The Wall Street Journal, James Herron  (3/15/11)
"Importers relatively relaxed now, but demand will spike in April." More >

Oil Prices Fall to Lowest Level in Weeks
Source: Associated Press, Chris Kahn  (3/15/11)
"Investors worried about diminished demand for oil in Japan." More >

France Halts All Shale Oil, Gas Drilling Until June
Source: Platts  (3/14/11)
"Government awaits study results; public opposition intensifies." More >

Kevin Shaw: Horizontal Drilling an Oil & Gas Game-Changer
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (3/8/11)
Over the last decade, more and more North American onshore oil and gas production has come from past-producing deposits and shale. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Wellington West Capital Oil and Gas Analyst Kevin Shaw talks about the technology behind this shift and how it's affecting sector plays domestically. More >

Oil's March Madness Gives Refiners a Boost
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (3/7/11)
"Oil supply/demand fundamentals were tightening before Middle East turmoil. More >

Chen Lin: Leverage Surging Oil Demand
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (3/3/11)
Private investor Chen Lin is leveraging ever-increasing demand for oil via micro- and small-cap stocks. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Chen explains how he determines which companies have the potential to double, triple or even quadruple and shares some promising stocks he owns. More >

Marshall Adkins: Disparity Means Higher Oil Prices
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (2/24/11)
WTI oil is trading at a significant discount to Brent crude, but Raymond James Director of Energy Research Marshall Adkins argues that true energy demand will ultimately bring WTI in line with global oil prices. "It's just a matter of time," he says. Marshall reveals how equity investors can profit from oil service providers in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

EPA Cuts Air Pollution Control Costs in Half
Source: CNBC  (2/23/11)
"EPA found low-cost pollution control at more than 200,000 industrial boilers, heaters and incinerators." More >

PG&E May Have Avoided Mandatory Testing Before San Bruno Blast
Source: San Francisco Chronicle, Jaxon Van Derbeken  (2/21/11)
"Experts say testing would have identified the flawed seam weld that causes the deadly Sept. 9 San Bruno rupture." More >

Jeffrey Hayden and Chad Mabry: Stay Very Oily
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (2/15/11)
In 2010, some of the best-performing companies in the E&P space transitioned to a heavier focus on oil, which has been strong, and away from natural gas where prices are weak. That trend is likely to continue this year, according to Rodman & Renshaw Senior Analysts Jeff Hayden and Chad Mabry who remain bullish, even though they're not betting on sustained prices above $100/Bbl. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Jeff and Chad bring some growth and value ideas into sharp focus. More >

Bear Season in the S&P 500 and Oil
Source: J.W. Jones, Options Trading Signals  (2/14/11)
"Oil prices are hanging onto a key support level by a thread. . ." More >

Hackers in China Hit Western Oil Companies
Source: Associated Press  (2/10/11)
"McAfee report said attackers stole information on operations, bidding for oil fields and financing." More >

Oil-Drilling Boom Underway
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Ryan Dezember and Matt Day  (2/10/11)
"Drilling activity at an unprecedented pace in Eagle Ford, Bakken and Montney shale formations." More >