Category: Oil Investing

An Energy Deal Worth Trillions

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 16, 2012

Four energy companies are taking a page from the Rockefeller's book on wealth... and preparing to corner the market in future LNG exports.

Iran Cuts Oil Exports to EU

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 15, 2012

Experts expect Europe to look to Libya and Saudi Arabia to account for the lost Iranian oil. If the two countries can't carry the load, oil prices could reach higher in the coming months.

Obama Has Big Plans for Nuclear Energy in 2013

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 14, 2012

President Obama has unveiled his fiscal budget for 2013 and it looks like the administration has a clear focus on investing in alternative energy, ramping up nuclear energy, and ending tax subsidies...

Prices at the Pump to Reach $4 by Summer

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 13, 2012

As the national average hits record highs early on in the year, expect to see gas prices approaching upwards of $4 a gallon by June.

Walmart Invaded By Nomadic Tribe of Oil Riggers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 12, 2012

For months store managers had been tacitly allowing the oil riggers to stay in the parking lot, but a wave of complaints by female customers have forced them to take action.

Chesapeake Energy's Asset Sell-Off

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 12, 2012

Chesapeake Energy set an ambitious goal of raising up to $12 billion this year by selling assets.

Natural Gas Hype

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 12, 2012

Even treehugging socialists know that the domestic oil and gas boom can make you rich.

Natural Gas Profits, One Way or Another

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 10, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals how Pennsylvanian lawmakers are taking advantage of the rush to develop the Marcellus Shale Formation.

Canada's Unconventional Natural Gas Future

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 8, 2012

Keith Kohl digs deep into the crisis in Canada's natural gas industry, and explains how investors can capitalize as production from conventional fields plummets.

Peak Oil Debate Continues

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted February 7, 2012

Peak Oil is about the maximum rate of production of crude oil. It isn't about politics, reserve numbers, tar sands, or anything else. Investors should know this and not be fooled.

BP Prepared and 'Ready to Fight' After Upswing in Earnings

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 7, 2012

Europe's second-largest oil company brought in $7.7 billion in profit, a 38 percent increase from fourth quarter profits of the previous year

Iran's Nuclear Intentions Prompt Israeli Response

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 5, 2012

Iran has warned increased pressure by the international community demanding a halt to the country's nuclear ambitions could lead to the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, which exports daily between...