Category: Oil Investing

Will Big Oil Profit from U.S. Oil Exports?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 12, 2013

Exxon (NYSE: XOM) and other Big Oil companies are eager for the U.S. to relax its oil export restrictions. How long can the red tape stay in place?

Why Aren't Gasoline Prices Falling?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 12, 2013

Despite the U.S.'s record amount of crude oil, gasoline prices still remain high. There could be a solution, but red tape stands in the way...

The Dark Side of an Oil Boom

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 12, 2013

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl shines a light on the darker side of the U.S. oil boom, showing investors why tight oil plays like the Bakken Shale are the last hope for oil profits.

Colorado Fracking Turmoil Continues

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 11, 2013

Four Colorado towns have already banned shale gas extraction through hydraulic fracturing. Industry spokespeople say further legislation is coming down the pike.

Russia's Shale Oil Future

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 11, 2013

Russia is attempting to catch up with the U.S. in shale oil production, and Rosneft is signing deals to begin development...

These Companies Could Cash in on Mexican Oil Fields

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 9, 2013

Mexico is on the verge of amending its constitution to relinquish its state monopoly, and a number of companies could be poised to benefit...

InterOil's (NYSE: IOC) Papua New Guinea LNG Project Heats Up

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 8, 2013

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) plans to begin shipping natural gas from Papua New Guinea to the Asian mainland by 2014. Total SA and Oil Search are beginning to set themselves up as competitors to XOM in...

Colorado Shale Investments

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 5, 2013

A number of Colorado cities have decided to ban fracking, going against state law. But the Colorado Oil and Gas Association is fighting back.

Shell (NYSE: RDS.A, RDS: B) Kills Plans for Louisiana GTL Plant

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 5, 2013

Though US stores of natural gas are high, Royal Dutch Shell has cancelled its plans for a GTL plant on the Gulf Coast.

Oil Outlook 2014

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 5, 2013

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a look ahead at what's in store for the U.S. oil industry in 2014.

Will These Oil Companies Invest in Iran?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 4, 2013

Iran is already gearing up for a removal of its sanctions, engaging in talks with Western oil production majors...

Keystone XL to Come Online

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 3, 2013

TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) announced that part of its Keystone XL pipeline will come online in January...