The Best-Positioned Companies for 2013: Phil Weiss
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (1/3/13)
The trading ranges for oil and gas haven't changed that much since we last touched base with Phil Weiss, senior analyst at Argus Research, but the entire landscape for both North American and international oil and gas exploration has shifted dramatically. In this interview with The Energy Report, Weiss summarizes the impacts of increased production both at home onshore and in international waters, sharing some names he finds best positioned to benefit in the coming year. More >

Can the Bakken Oil Formation Reach 1 Million Barrels a Day?
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin  (1/3/13)
"If so, it would join an elite group of oil fields able to produce at that rate." More >

Bakken Oil Production: Can the Giant Oil Formation Reach 1 Million Barrels a Day?
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil and Gas Investments Bulletin  (12/28/12)
"If so, it would join an elite group of oil fields able to produce at that rate." More >

US Energy Independence: The Next Big Thing for 2013?
Source: Rita Sapunor of The Energy Report  (12/27/12)
Energy investment is about more than just the commodities; it's about growth. That's why, for example, the emerging economies theme has been an important one for investors who know that every business and modern home in Brazil, Russia, China or on the African continent will need to keep the lights on somehow. But the next big thing for 2013 may be in our own backyards: the drive toward U.S. energy independence. How feasible is this goal, and how can investors profit from it? With this question in mind, The Energy Report looked back at some of the most memorable interviews of 2012 for expert advice on how to get positioned. More >

Byron King's Shocking 2013 Predictions
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (12/20/12)
Byron King, editor of the Outstanding Investments and Energy & Scarcity Investor newsletters, is expecting surprises in the energy sector in 2013. In this interview with The Energy Report, King discusses his forecasts for fracking's impact on oil and gas prices, a worldwide uranium shortage and a possible change in the economics of alternative energy sources. More >

How to Find Undervalued Energy Stocks: Ray Saleeby
Source: Peter Byrne of The Energy Report  (12/18/12)
To find undervalued energy stocks that offer upside and stability, look for utilities with undervalued energy assets. That's Ray Saleeby's preferred method, and the experienced value investor has shared his top picks in this Energy Report interview, along with some research pointers. Read on to find spin-off pearls missed by overspecialized market analysts. More >

Now Is the Time to Buy These Oil Refiners and Coal Stocks
Source: Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (12/18/12)
"There will be several beneficiaries in the energy sector as hedge fund managers make their moves over the next few weeks." More >

Good-bye Gasoline: Natural Gas in American Vehicles
Source: Brianna Panzica, Energy and Capital  (12/15/12)
"It began with the oil and gas companies, and now it's moving to state fleets. Soon enough, there will be natural gas vehicles on every block." More >

Porter Stansberry: End the Ban on US Oil Exports
Source: Karen Roche of The Energy Report  (12/13/12)
Porter Stansberry doesn't mince words. Politicians? Scumbags. People in general? Lazy. Laws against oil exports? Disastrous. In this interview with The Energy Report, the Stansberry & Associates Investment Research founder argues that oil exports could usher in an era of unprecedented prosperity, if legislation would only allow it. However, he says there's no holding back U.S. energy wealth; the profits will sprout up in oil- and gas-related industries like fertilizer, petrochemicals and shipping. Find out where Stansberry is putting his money. This time, it's not on E&Ps. More >

Governors Take Energy into Their Own Hands
Source: T. Boone Pickens  (12/12/12)
"Power, in the form of innovation and ideas, will shift from the nation's capital to the capitals of the 50 states." More >

Why the Pros Bet Contrarian: Sprott Execs Bambrough and Dimitriadis
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (12/11/12)
When oil was in the limelight, Sprott's Bambrough and Dimitriadis went for wallflower companies in beaten-down sectors. Since 2007, the pair has seen striking highs and lows in natural gas, coal and potash and invested accordingly, infusing companies with much-needed capital and creating startling profits during sector upswings. Read on to benefit from the wisdom these two successful fund managers share in this Energy Report interview and find out where the duo is looking next for major growth. More >

Weighing the Risks in International Oil Plays
Source: George S. Mack of The Energy Report  (12/6/12)
Explorers and producers need to go where the oil is. But how do you balance resource upside potential with jurisdictional risk? Amin Haque of Stonecap Securities argues that jurisdiction risk isn't a deal-breaker if management knows how to mitigate it. In this interview with The Energy Report, Haque shares some companies that meet those criteria, favoring redevelopment plays that avoid exploration risk. Find out which teams are using new technologies to turn proven reserves into economic international projects. More >

Are the Russians on the Verge of a Major Arctic Oil Coup?
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (12/5/12)
"New developments in Arctic oil could open up a whole new range of investment opportunities." More >

Put These Shale Oil Fields on Your Radar for Energy Profits
Source: Tony Daltorio, Money Morning  (12/4/12)
"The shale oil fields in Oklahoma and South Dakota remain largely unknown to energy investors." More >

These Signs Point to Higher Oil Prices in 2013
Source: Ben Gersten, Money Morning  (12/3/12)
"Positive manufacturing data from China, the hopes for a fiscal cliff resolution and a subsequent market rally, along with the ever-present risk of violence and chaos in the Middle East, are all sending oil prices higher." More >

The Significant Impact of US Oil Production
Source: Frank Holmes, Frank Talk  (12/3/12)
"To benefit from these rising trends in production, look to U.S. oil refiners—they have two distinct advantages." More >

Rick Rule: A Global Perspective on US Energy Independence
Source: Karen Roche of The Energy Report  (11/27/12)
Could politicians' talk of the U.S. becoming energy self-sufficient be coming true? Rick Rule, founder and chairman of Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd., explains how world energy market dynamics will shift as the U.S. reaches natural gas exporter status. From oil, gas and uranium, to hydro and geothermal, with a detour into energy infrastructure plays, Rule shares the rules he invests by in this Energy Report interview. More >

In Search of the Next Bakken Shale Oil Field
Source: Tony Daltorio, Money Morning  (11/27/12)
"Even Alaska, already a vast oil producer, has large shale oil deposits ready to be exploited. Its North Slope shale formation may hold as much as 2 Bblb of oil." More >

The Huge Risk-Reward Scenario with East Africa Oil
Source: Jen Alic, Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin  (11/25/12)
"The new wealth being created by energy companies is a strong incentive for the different ethnic groups in East Africa to work together." More >

James West Sees Catalysts in the Energy Sector
Source: The Energy Report Editors  (11/15/12)
As we head into the last quarter of the year, James West questions how important macroeconomic trends are for individual investors. But he does believe stock catalysts in the energy space are easier to understand than precious metals market forces. In this interview with The Energy Report, West updates us on some possible top performers in the space and what they're doing right. More >

Oil and Gas Volatility Creates Winners and Losers: Robert Cooper
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (11/13/12)
Price movements, distribution problems, drilling rig availability and regulatory factors have all come into play this year, providing both challenges and opportunities for junior companies, according to Robert Cooper, senior oil and gas analyst at Haywood Securities. But change has been good for some of the companies he follows, and in this interview with The Energy Report, he shares some names that are still sitting pretty. More >

US Shale Gas Won't Last Ten Years: Bill Powers
Source: Peter Byrne of The Energy Report  (11/8/12)
The shale gas "miracle" is overhyped and bound to disappoint. That's what energy expert Bill Powers argues in his upcoming book. But Powers tells The Energy Report that this could be a very good thing for oil and gas companies and their shareholders, and he is placing his bets accordingly. More >

Election Roundup: Who Are the Winners and Losers in Energy Markets?
Source: Rita Sapunor of The Energy Report  (11/8/12)
Energy policy was a pivotal issue in this year's presidential election, with Obama favoring clean energy, Romney championing coal and both candidates emphasizing the need for U.S. energy independence. President Barack Obama took the opportunity to reaffirm his stance in his victory speech, calling for bipartisan collaboration to face challenges, including "freeing ourselves of foreign oil." But he made no further mention of his energy policy agenda. What's next for energy investors? More >

Making a Killing in Mature Oil Basins: Josh Young
Source: Peter Byrne of The Energy Report  (11/6/12)
The oil party is not over! In this interview with The Energy Report, Hedge Fund Founder Josh Young explains how to get the most returns out of a well-drilled oil field. There are plenty of excellent opportunities in mature North American basins and Young tells us why now is a good time to move in for the big kill. More >

A Pipeline Reversal in the North American Oil and Gas Markets
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin  (11/6/12)
"Pipeline flows aren't just being changed em dash —so are the commodities that flow inside them!" More >