Category: Oil Investing

The End of OPEC

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted January 22, 2014

It may be that cheap energy is a precursor to industry, but it's not a guarantee. One country, Saudi Arabia, has used its vast oil profits to build the most lucrative welfare state in the world...

Record Eagle Ford Output

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 20, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl offers readers a different way to profit from record oil production in the Eagle Ford Shale.

Iran Slows Nuclear Enrichment Programs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 19, 2014

Continued negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programs could result in more Iranian oil on the international market. Iran has reportedly made its first moves toward curbing weapons-grade...

Rango Energy (OTN: RAGO) gets Big Stake in INNEX California Oil and Gas Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 16, 2014

Rango Energy has entered a deal to fund INNEX's drilling projects in California, with an option to buy the venture outright.

Saudis Panic Over Texas Oil Powerhouse

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 16, 2014

It doesn't matter how dirty this dive is... or if it charges $0.75 for a glass of tap water. The place is packed every night. And it's all because of the oil rush back into the legendary Permian...

Badger Daylighting (BAD.TO) Announces 3-for-1 Split

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 12, 2014

Shares in Canada's Badger Daylighting Inc. have been on a tear since the beginning of 2013, now that they've hit a peak of over $92, the company is declaring a three-for-one split.

Crude Oil Exports

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 9, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why the ban on exporting crude oil is getting a second look from lawmakers.

Russia Draws New Oil in Iraq

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 8, 2014

After a delay of several months, Russia's Gazprom Neft announced that it has drawn first oil from its Badra field in Iraq.

The Oil Showdown in 2014

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 6, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains Warren Buffett's multi-billion-dollar bet in oil.

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) sinks $200M in Texas Wind Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 5, 2014

A new wind power field is being built in Texas right now. Its primary energy buyer is Microsoft. Calgary-based energy delivery company Enbridge has announced it's getting in on the action too.

America's Biggest Oil Field Could Get Bigger...

Written by Briton Ryle
Posted January 2, 2014

America's biggest oil field was long thought to be unproductive. Now, however, experts believe some areas hold more than 50 billion barrels of recoverable oil...

Sprague (NYSE: SRLP) Sweeps Up Hess Division

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 2, 2014

New Hampshire's Sprague has completed its acquisition of Hess' commercial fuels division, it gives Sprague a host of new customers.