Category: Oil Investing

The Looming Energy Crisis

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 2, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder looks at peak oil as a "black swan" event, and sees a profit opportunity in the disconnect between the conventional wisdom of the market and the reality of...

Liquefied Natural Gas Stocks

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 30, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl warns readers about the liquefied natural gas (LNG) investment trap.

The Truth Behind Low Oil Prices

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 25, 2008

With oil selling for $50 a barrel, investment in oil and gas projects is faltering and setting up a supply shortage. Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder analyzes the threat of low oil prices.

Haynesville Shale Play

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 23, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explores the Haynesville shale play and where investors to turn for natural gas investments.

Future Sources of Energy

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 20, 2008

Energy & Capital editor Nick Hodge discusses future sources of energy by looking at the current energy picture through the lens of a cubic mile of oil.

Investing in our Future Oil Supply

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 17, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals to readers why the IEA's oil report can help them prepare their investments.

IEA Oil Report: "Time is Running Out"

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 12, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder reviews the new World Energy Outlook from the IEA, and finds a $26 trillion dollar question with a renewable energy answer.

Peak Oil and the IEA

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 9, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl offers to help you better understand peak oil with the latest IEA report

The Obama Energy Effect

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 5, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder reviews the Obama energy plan, separating the good ideas from the bad ones, and ultimately finds in Obama's win a guaranteed bull market in renewable energy,...

North Dakota's Bakken Oil Boom

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 2, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reports on why Bakken oil fields have fueled North Dakota's oil boom and one company currently operating in that region.

Oil and the U.S. Dollar

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 28, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder examines the relationship between oil prices and the U.S. dollar, the yen carry trade and the credit market, and concludes that we must be near a floor for oil...

Safe Plays for Dangerous Days

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 30, 2008

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder devises a "Depression Portfolio" to help weather the stormy markets