Oil Trade Links to Syria Cut
Source: Financial Times, Javier Blas and Sylvia Pfeifer  (8/24/11)
"The world's largest oil traders and international oil companies are severing their trade links with Syria as the EU prepares to impose an oil embargo." More >

Christopher Henwood: Get Out of the Way and Let Markets Work
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (8/23/11)
Thomson Reuters' Commodity and Energy Specialist Christopher Henwood believes bailouts of too-big-to-fail companies and countries addicted to entitlements have cast an ominous shadow over the global economy. Nevertheless, he finds room for optimism as global economic turmoil puts downward pressure on energy prices, which should give the economy some breathing room. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Chris shares a bit of his market knowledge and economic philosophy. More >

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including Thomson Reuters' Commodity and Energy Specialist Christopher Henwood's interview in today's Energy Report discussing his strategy for hedging uncertainty with gold and oil. More >

U.S. to Slash Marcellus Shale Gas Estimate 80%
Source: Bloomberg, Jim Efstathiou Jr. and Katarzyna Klimasinska   (8/23/11)
"The revised estimates are likely to spur a debate over industry projections of the potential value of shale gas." More >

What's Next for Oil
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (8/22/11)
"Oil drifted higher into resistance with declining volume before a sharp pullback on heavy volume. It may be forming a base that would act as a launch pad for higher prices in coming weeks." More >

The Libyan Factor
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (8/22/11)
"Now that Muammar Gaddafi is about to be toppled from power, oil majors are poised to stream back into Libya. The great unknown is how long it will take to ramp up production to pre-crisis levels." More >

Oil Retreat a Key Positive
Source: Sheraz Mian, Zacks Investment Research  (8/22/11)
"The resumption of Libyan crude oil exports will be a significant net positive for the global economy, and stocks will likely get a lift." More >

Why Oil Prices Won't Stay Down for Long
Source: Keith Fitz-Gerald, Money Morning  (8/22/11)
"Energy is one of the most highly leveraged and most liquid trading vehicles on the planet. Longer-term, demand is still going up and $120 per barrel oil is our next stop." More >

Two Easy Ways to Save Your Wealth from 1970s-Style Stagflation
Source: Sean Hyman, Money Morning  (8/18/11)
"Although '70s-style sluggish growth and rising prices are already here, we now have a couple of tools to help fend off the worst effects of stagflation." More >

The (New) Truth About Oil
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (8/18/11)
"Oil supply has been determined globally for some time, but with emerging economies now calling the shots in oil demand, this is now—officially—a global market." More >

Keith Schaefer: Predicts Market Rebound After Solution to European Debt Crisis
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (8/16/11)
Oil and gas producers have come to rely on the know-how and skills of an innovative group of service providers that create efficiencies through novel technologies and products. Keith Schaefer, editor and publisher of The Oil and Gas Investments Bulletin, believes investors can both derisk their portfolios and achieve growth with energy services companies that dramatically improve profits of producers. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Keith stakes out some ideas that could yield big upside and add a cushion during volatile times. More >

How to Find Energy Company Value in a Schizophrenic Market
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (8/16/11)
"Markets will find equilibrium, although the balance resulting will be less secure and subject to more rapid spikes in instability. But until the sector finds its feet, select individual companies to invest in." More >

Obama Frack Panel to Weigh Link Between Drilling and Health
Source: New York Times, Mike Soraghan  (8/16/11)
"Commission to review available information on the relationship between shale drilling and health." More >

Natural Gas Builds, but Slowly
Source: Zacks Equity Research  (8/15/11)
"Production and stock performance factors cut into the U.S. supply overhang, creating an inventory deficit after erasing a hefty surplus over last year's level." More >

China's Appetite for Oil Imports Increases
Source: UPI  (8/15/11)
"China's dependence on imported oil grew to 55.2%. Its growing need for imported oil poses a threat to the country's energy security, analysts say." More >

Sector Snap: Energy
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek  (8/15/11)
"Oil jumped to the highest level in more than a week." More >

Gov't Panel: Fracking Chemicals Should Be Revealed
Source: Associated Press  (8/15/11)
"There's little risk that the chemicals injected thousands of feet underground will ever reach shallow drinking water aquifers." More >

Jason Wangler: Williston Basin Stocks are Hot
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (8/11/11)
The Williston Basin is a hot area of exploration and production that oil and gas analyst Jason Wangler follows from his SunTrust Robinson Humphrey office in Houston. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, he shares his thoughts on the near-term prospects for oil and gas demand and prices, and tells us about several attractively priced names with good upside potential from current levels. More >

Canadian Natural Gas Stocks: Intriguing Plays in a Divided Market
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin  (8/11/11)
"August is one of the best months to buy natural gas stocks; Canadian juniors and intermediates are making good cash flow." More >

Oil Rises on Encouraging U.S. Jobs Report
Source: Associated Press  (8/11/11)
"Oil prices rose after positive news about the jobs market." More >

A Must-Read Report on Shale Gas
Source: Council on Foreign Relations, Michael Levi  (8/11/11)
"Natural Gas Subcommittee notes that opponents' arguments often lack supporting data, do not directly relate to shale drilling 'per se.'" More >

U.S. Reviews Alaska's Oil and Gas Reserves
Source: UPI  (8/10/11)
"The U.S. must consider a wise approach to tapping into the vast oil and natural gas resources in Alaska, the U.S. interior secretary said." More >

Meet LNG Opportunities in Australia
Source: Energy Tribune, Vicki Ben Snow  (8/10/11)
"Australia is the fourth-largest LNG producer in the world, making up 9% of the global LNG output shipped to Asia." More >

Oil Prices Slump on Demand Fears
Source: AFP  (8/9/11)
"World oil prices hit multi-month lows as traders eyed the prospect of slowing energy demand." More >

Obama Backs More Alaska Oil Drilling
Source: Anchorage Daily News, Sean Cockerham  (8/9/11)
"President says, 'Let's take a look at what's up there and see what we can develop,' but any Arctic oil development must be done carefully." More >