Wildcat or Not, Drillers Want 'Confidential' Status for Wells
Source: Brian Hansen, Platts  (8/21/12)
"It's no secret that oil production is booming in North Dakota. But there are indeed countless secrets—technical, strategic and otherwise—associated with many of the oil and natural gas wells in the Roughrider State." More >

U.S. Oil and Gas Put Squeeze on Alternative Energy
Source: Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (8/17/12)
"Normally, when oil and gas prices accelerate on both sides of the Atlantic, alternative energy sources come into focus and become a big part of that 'energy independence' discussion. Not this time." More >

Who's Afraid of Middle East Oil? Not David Popowich
Source: The Energy Report Staff  (8/16/12)
Some companies will go wherever the oil is—even if that means venturing into war-torn areas. Junior explorers ahead of the game can generate major shareholder value for investors who don't place a circle-slash over the entire Middle East. If you're ready to enter the fray, Macquarie Capital Markets Analyst David Popowich can help you plan your attack. Get his debriefing on Egypt, Kurdistan and which junior explorers to watch for in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

Obstacles Hit Canada-China Energy Investment
Source: Reuters, David Junggren  (8/16/12)
"Unclear investment rules are hampering trade between Canada and China, a study by officials from both countries said." More >

You Say You Want a Revolution, Shale Gas? Here Are Some Things to Do
Source: Bill Holland, Platts   (8/16/12)
"From Reagan to Twitter, the industry needs to use a variety of campaign tools if it wants to win over the broad swath of Americans caught in the middle of the hydraulic fracturing debate, speakers said this week at an industry event in Denver." More >

Waterfloods: The Next Big Profit Phase of the Shale Oil Revolution
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil and Gas Investments Bulletin  (8/14/12)
"Producers are using 'waterfloods'—pushing water into underground formations to flush a large amount of oil out to nearby producing wells—to increase production and profits. It's the next big money-making phase of the Shale Revolution." More >

Why the Gasoline ETF Is a Top Performer
Source: Eric Dutram, Zachs Investment Research  (8/14/12)
"A marginally better economic outlook and some Middle East tensions have once again pushed energy prices higher." More >

Why Energy Beats Water
Source: Investors Chronicle, John Ficenec  (8/13/12)
"Dull, boring utility shares have in aggregate doubled over the past decade while racier sectors have crashed and burned. The sector is also enjoying a 'Goldilocks' macroeconomic scenario. Steady inflation is supporting price increases, while record low interest rates are easing the cost of servicing debt." More >

One Month In, Iran Oil Sanctions Start to Bite
Source: Margaret McQuaile, Platts  (8/13/12)
"Crucial protection and indemnity insurance, much of which is provided by E.U.-based insurers, is no longer available for ships carrying Iranian oil. This has made shipowners reluctant to send vessels to Iran." More >

The Global Oil Export Balance Is Changing
Source: Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (8/13/12)
"Traditional raw material providers are moving to supply international markets with value-added processed products. Russia, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are making major refinery upgrades and expansions." More >

It's Time to Invest in Argentina's Oil and Gas Plays: Bill Newman
Source: Padma Nagappan of The Energy Report  (8/9/12)
Argentina's nationalist leanings grabbed major headlines earlier this year, but Mackie Research Analyst Bill Newman says the conflict is unlikely to become a repeating trend with the majors and supermajors currently trolling for oil and gas in the country's Vaca Muerta shales. In fact, Newman expects newer policies to encourage foreign investment in energy exploration. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Newman explains why investors should keep an eye on the region and watch for major catalysts. More >

The Race for Resources
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (8/9/12)
"Investing in global markets requires Olympic stamina, especially at times like this, when the month’s reading on the manufacturing industry was not encouraging." More >

Natural Gas: North America's Energy Future, or Just Hot Air?
Source: Visual Capitalist  (8/8/12)
"New gas technologies and discoveries have changed the complexion of energy in the U.S. and Canada. But how does it fit into the energy equation for the future?" More >

Natural Gas to Provide Bulk of New Capacity
Source: Mavis Scanlon, Energy Prospects West  (8/8/12)
"North America could see 112 GW of new renewable-energy capacity by 2037, but the continent could see more than three times as much new capacity from natural gas-fueled generation over the same period." More >

These Oil and Gas Technologies Lower Costs, Boost Upside: James West
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (8/7/12)
There's more to the oil and gas business than drilling holes and distributing what comes out of the ground. Technological advancements in other details of exploration and production are creating major opportunities. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, EnerTech Advisor publisher James West fills us in on new cost-cutting technologies and the relatively unknown companies behind them, as well as some major companies that are already benefiting from them. More >

Signs Mount of North Sea Oil Supply Drop in September
Source: Bloomberg, Alex Lawler  (8/7/12)
"The prospect of lower supply is leading to a rise in Brent prices that is felt by consumers and businesses around the world, as Brent is used for pricing crude produced in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia." More >

Obama Expedites Solar and Wind Projects
Source: USA Today, David Jackson  (8/7/12)
"President Obama ordered expedited construction of seven solar and wind energy projects in four western states: Arizona, California, Nevada and Wyoming." More >

Near-Term Oil and Gas Investment Strategies
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin  (8/6/12)
"Canadian oil and gas research analysts Josef Schachter and Martin Pelletier explained one of the key strategies to make money in the junior oil sector—trade the volatility and learn how to read the swings." More >

Second Cuban Offshore Oil Well Also a Bust
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek, Peter Orsi  (8/6/12)
"A second deep-water exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico has proved a bust, Cuba's state oil company announced Monday, dealing another blow to the island's dreams of petroleum riches." More >

The One Ratio Every Energy Investor Should Use
Source: Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (8/5/12)
"Energy Returned on Energy Invested (EROEI) is becoming a substantial element in the availability and cost of energy." More >

Oil & Gas Industry Shows Department of Interior's Contributions to Economy
Source: Julia Bell, IPA AAccess Direct  (8/5/12)
"The Obama administration released a report on the Department of Interiors' contributions to the economy in 2011, during which it added $385B to the U.S. economy and supported more than 2M jobs." More >

Catalysts Give Energy Stocks a Jolt: Jocelyn August
Source: George S. Mack of The Energy Report  (8/2/12)
Small- and mid-cap energy stocks respond to big news in big ways. Senior Analyst Jocelyn August of Sagient Research keeps track of events and related share price movements that can shed light on how stocks will perform when new triggers are pulled. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, August discusses some of her favorite and not-so-favorite names that could make profits (or losses) for attentive investors. More >

Where to Look in This Volatile Oil Market: Tim Murray
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (8/2/12)
It hasn't been a very exciting year for most energy stocks, but therein lies the opportunity for selective buyers with a longer-term view. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Tim Murray, oil and gas analyst at Desjardins Securities, explains why he prefers small-cap producers in this market environment and discusses a few favorites he expects will outperform. More >

China's Energy Frontier Expands to Disputed Waters
Source: Reuters, Randy Fabi and Chen Aizhu  (8/1/12)
"First came the diplomatic offensive, then the flexing of military muscle. Now, China is moving ahead with its first major tender of oil and gas blocks in disputed parts of its waters." More >

As the US Corn Crop Withers, Ethanol Markets Soar and then Slip
Source: John Kingston, Platts  (7/30/12)
"These are the times that ethanol opponents warned against. This past week has been the one where ethanol burst into the news, and where markets gyrated sharply." More >