How Qatar and Russia Just Improved Our Liquefied Natural Gas Prospects
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (1/2/12)
"It may not be on some analysts' radars yet, but this event will likely boost natural gas prices in the United States. And that is something we've been waiting to see for quite some time." More >

Another "Peak" Performance
Source: Chris Tucker, Energy InDepth  (12/30/11)
"But if you take a closer look at the arguments that undergird the peak oil philosophy, you find an interesting and underreported aspect that lies at its core: In most cases, these folks don’t actually argue that the world is physically short on oil and natural gas." More >

Maya Crude Output, Frack to the Future and More Damn Statistics
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (12/28/11)
"Having supply available locally does not automatically mean it is the preferred option, especially if the cost of extracting it still exceeds the cost of importing equivalent volume. Security of supply is another matter." More >

Top 10 Commentaries of 2011
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (12/28/11)
"This week I thought we'd take a moment to reflect on the eventful year it's been for natural resources." More >

Renewed Faith in Oil and Gas: Jim Letourneau
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (12/27/11)
According to Jim Letourneau, author of the Big Picture Speculator, oil and gas aren't going away any time soon. Indeed, new technologies offer the industry and investors profitable opportunities. Read more about why Letourneau considers shale gas, shale oil and enhanced oil recovery "game changers" in this exclusive Energy Report interview. More >

Investment Forecast: Why 2012 Will Be the Year of the 'Micro Boom'
Source: William Patalon III, Money Morning  (12/27/11)
"These little-known profit machines will separate the winners from the losers in the New Year. The 'Bakken Boom' is unfolding in North Dakota, and profit-seekers are pursuing shale oil." More >

Forget WTI, Play Crude with This Oil ETF
Source: Zacks Investment Research  (12/21/11)
"This type of oil, which is usually extracted from the North Sea, generally trades at a discount to its WTI counterpart." More >

Profit from Peak Oil: Bob Moriarty
Source: Karen Roche of The Energy Report  (12/20/11)
With resource stocks extraordinarily cheap, 321energy.com Founder Bob Moriarty calls them "an opportunity of a lifetime," in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. However, investors need to steer clear of the dangers of derivatives. Moriarty explains how the hypothecation hobgoblins associated with these instruments can sneak up on investors and zero out accounts in a flash. More >

America's Energy Pipeline Dreams
Source: Marin Katusa, Casey Research  (12/16/11)
"From the heated nature of the Keystone XL debate, one could be forgiven for thinking that long, high-volume pipelines are something new to America. In truth, there are now over one million kilometers of oil and gas pipelines crisscrossing the United States." More >

Canadian Oil to Support Market Growth: Bill Bonner
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (12/15/11)
As developing countries increase their energy consumption, the oil and gas sector will continue to grow, powered by Canadian companies feeding global demand. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, President and Portfolio Manager Bill Bonner of Brickburn Asset Management in Alberta reveals several energy companies with maximum production and growth potential. More >

The Changing Nature of Global Gas Projects
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (12/14/11)
"The age of 'spot' market prices in the gas sector is rapidly approaching, and it's about to change the way the markets operate for everyone involved. Thus, it's increasingly necessary to estimate worldwide gas prospects in order to determine effective price levels." More >

Gas Prices: Low Enough for Consumers, High Enough for Producers?
Source: Platts   (12/8/11)
"Some experts hold that current prices stimulate production, while others argue that the oil-linked price structure will not survive." More >

If You Invest in Crude Oil, You Need to Know This
Source: Andrew Snyder, Resource Investor  (12/8/11)
"A massive spike in crude oil prices may be on the way; the news from the Mideast is not good. It is no longer a question of when we put our crosshairs on the back of Iran's head. We are already at war." More >

Get Long on Bakken Oil Stocks: Same Day, Different Year. . .Same Fight
Source: Brian Hicks, Energy & Capital  (12/7/11)
"Old industrial and agricultural states like Pennsylvania, Ohio and North Dakota are seeing their populations swell because of oil and natural gas drilling." More >

Oil Producers Keen to Defend Crude Price
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (12/5/11)
"We could see oil prices continue at their current levels despite a weaker global economy and softening demand for oil." More >

Power Politics and the Price of Oil
Source: Dr. Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (12/5/11)
"Political decisions continue to have a major influence even when the primary purpose of an action, an election, or a sanction has nothing directly to do with the global price of oil." More >

Energy Stocks on Year-End Clearance Sale: Chen Lin
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (12/1/11)
Attention Shoppers: There are some amazing values currently available at bargain prices in the energy department. That's pretty much what Chen Lin told us in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. The current level of risk aversion by most investors has left the doors wide open for those who are willing to see real values and major potential in oil and gas producers. More >

A Crude Awakening
Source: Alasdair Macleod, Resource Investor  (11/30/11)
"The combination of the most rapid global monetary expansion in peace-time history and soaring oil prices is an inflationary disaster in the making." More >

John Williams: Can Domestic Natural Gas Cut the Deficit?
Source: JT Long of The Energy Report  (11/29/11)
The prospect of significant U.S. natural gas production may not be powerful enough to overcome the hot air coming from government quarters, but ShadowStats Editor John Williams identifies it as one bright spot in his otherwise dark outlook for the U.S. economy. As Williams tells The Energy Report in this exclusive interview, increased domestic shale production may not save the U.S. dollar from extinction but it just might have a major positive impact on the GDP, the trade deficit and employment. More >

John Williams: Can Domestic Natural Gas Cut the Deficit?
Source: JT Long of The Energy Report  (11/29/11)
The prospect of significant U.S. natural gas production may not be powerful enough to overcome the hot air coming from government quarters, but ShadowStats Editor John Williams identifies it as one bright spot in his otherwise dark outlook for the U.S. economy. As Williams tells The Energy Report in this exclusive interview, increased domestic shale production may not save the U.S. dollar from extinction but it just might have a major positive impact on the GDP, the trade deficit and employment. More >

Top-Rated Energy Investing Advice Revisited
Source: The Editors, The Energy Report  (11/22/11)
'Tis the season to count our blessings. At The Energy Report, we are grateful for all the distinguished experts who share their sage advice on the oil, gas, MLP, uranium and alternative energy investing sector day in and day out. To thank you, our dedicated readers, we are sharing some of the most-read insights published here in the last year. We appreciate your support and look forward to navigating the ups and downs of the energy market together in the coming years. More >

When Flat Feels Great
Source: Hinds Howard, MLP HINDSight  (11/22/11)
"MLPs shook off the largest equity issuance week of all time last week and managed to finish 0.8% higher." More >

Natural Gas Storage at New High
Source: Zacks Equity Research  (11/21/11)
"The current storage level—at 3.85 trillion cubic feet (Tcf)—is at an all-time high, eclipsing the previous record of 3.84 Tcf reached last November." More >

Curtis Trimble: Be Nimble, Quick and Play the Shales
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (11/17/11)
With energy prices flat to down in a murky global economy, MKM Partners Managing Director Curtis Trimble says investor agility is essential. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Trimble talks about his favorite names and some of the fuel-rich plays that make them interesting. More >

Is It a Good Time to Invest in Pipeline Companies?
Source: Marin Katusa, Casey Research  (11/17/11)
"The entire existence of these companies is premised upon their pipelines, so not surprisingly it's their assets we investigate first." More >