The Energy Report
Notable Quotes
"URZ is fully permitted, has offtake agreements in place and should be receiving a $20M loan." (6/13/13) Uranerz Energy Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Chris Berry More >
"EFR signed a letter of intent to acquire Strathmore Minerals." (6/13/13) Energy Fuels Inc. - The Energy Report Interview with Chris Berry More >
"EUU has a high-grade resource and an ideal location." (6/13/13) European Uranium Resources Ltd. - The Energy Report Interview with Chris Berry More >
"The location of STM's deposits and its relationships with Sumitomo and KEPCO make it an ideal take-out candidate." (6/13/13) Strathmore Minerals Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Chris Berry More >
"I am looking at global integrated players such as RDS; it is big and pays nice dividends." (6/11/13) Royal Dutch Shell Plc - The Energy Report Interview with Byron King More >
Coal News Articles
What's Next for Coal?
"Coal is by far the least expensive and most abundant fossil fuel in the country, though the emergence of large shale natural gas reserves is expected to pose tough competition going forward." - 04/04/2013
Getting Coal in Your Stocking May Be Exactly What You Want
"The only individuals who would appreciate a dirty gift like coal would be those forward-looking investors who see major opportunities before they become the next big movers and headline news." - 12/18/2012
Now Is the Time to Buy These Oil Refiners and Coal Stocks
"There will be several beneficiaries in the energy sector as hedge fund managers make their moves over the next few weeks." - 12/18/2012
Election Roundup: Who Are the Winners and Losers in Energy Markets?
Energy policy was a pivotal issue in this year's presidential election, with Obama favoring clean energy, Romney championing coal and both candidates emphasizing the need for U.S. energy independence. President Barack Obama took the opportunity to reaffirm his stance in his victory speech, calling for bipartisan collaboration to face challenges, including "freeing ourselves of foreign oil." But he made no further mention of his energy policy agenda. What's next for energy investors? - 11/08/2012
Coal Stocks See Better Days Ahead if Romney Wins Election 2012
"If Mitt Romney wins Election 2012, it'll be a rare piece of positive news for the coal industry and a boost for beaten down coal stocks." - 10/16/2012
Invest in What China Needs to Buy: Don Coxe
The U.S. is no longer the safest place in the world to invest, says Don Coxe, a strategic advisor to the BMO Financial Group. While U.S.-based companies are forced to wade through red tape and legal challenges, relatively lax regulation in emerging economies created stiff competition. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Coxe explains how investors should position themselves as China and India rise to superpower status. - 08/28/2012
Analyst: Low Demand Growth Driving Energy Market Shift
"The coal industry has taken a beating from cheaper natural gas and environmental regulations, but an overall lack of new demand for electricity is also slicing into the electricity market." - 08/21/2012
Romney and Coal or Obama and Wind?
"Republican Mitt Romney vowed to step up coal production while President Barack Obama mocked him for opposing a windmill tax credit, in a rare debate over energy policy on the campaign trail." - 08/15/2012
Asian Growth and Steady U.S. Demand Drives Coal Industry
"This year's moderate winter lowered demand for electricity, which in turn impacted demand for thermal coal. However, the warm summer has restored demand and the stockpile has diminished." - 08/02/2012
Coal Vs. Nat Gas: Fossil Fuels Compete for Generation
"Generation costs for plants fueled by natural gas fell dramatically in the past two decades, prompting a continuing trend of substituting coal with natural gas-fired generation." - 07/15/2012
A Long Case for Coal: Nick Hodge
"With natural gas at a 10-year low and facing environmentalist opposition, domestic coal stocks are at their lowest levels in years." - 06/05/2012
Coal and Shale Gas: American's Energy Siblings Are Locked in Rivalry
"Coal is the reigning champ is this competition, having provided at least 50% of the electricity consumed in the U.S. for many decades. Natural gas and renewables contribute to help meet peak-demand needs, but neither has come close to challenging coal's grip on power." - 05/30/2012
Apple Is a Want—Global Resources Are Needs
"We need companies to grow our food; we need oil, natural gas and coal to fuel our cities. We need to drive to work and school each day, and we need to keep our house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. And so do the other 7B people on the planet." - 05/04/2012
Coal Industry Stock Review
"High-quality, ultra-low-sulfur-dioxide coal is in huge global demand due to stringent government regulations on emissions standards." - 04/23/2012
The Radical Change in Asia's Coal Market
"The narrowing of coal's trading window is a natural extension of a market maturing, with participants moving toward a more effective trading period and a true spot market." - 04/18/2012
Coal Stocks Are Historically Cheap—Here's What You Need to Know
"With a torrent of factors dragging the industry down, can coal make a comeback? Let's look at what's the matter with coal, why it doesn't matter in the big picture, and how you can make some money on the rebound." - 04/09/2012
US Coal Has Major Export Potential
"A more diversified mix of metallurgical and thermal coal, as opposed to the singular focus on met coal in previous years, along with burgeoning industries in China, Japan, India and South America, are propelling the U.S. from a swing supplier to a strategic partner with world markets." - 02/14/2012
Top 10 Commentaries of 2011
"This week I thought we'd take a moment to reflect on the eventful year it's been for natural resources." - 12/28/2011
China Announces Discovery of Massive Coal Deposit
"The discovery of a massive new coal reserve in Xinjiang Uygur is hoped will help meet China's coal requirements, which are set to grow to 1 gigaton during the 12th five-year plan." - 12/23/2011
European Shareholders a Boon for Resource Explorers
"Fresh shareholders from Germany, Austria, France and Switzerland are showing up in the rosters of Canada metals and potash explorers." - 11/10/2011
No Taxation Good, Liquidity Crisis Bad
"For the most part, MLPs have done a good job of shoring up balance sheets and coverage ratios over the last 2-3 years since the last liquidity crisis and are well positioned to outperform." - 09/29/2011
USGS Finds Earth More Acidic
"While companies in coal regions in the eastern U.S. have taken steps to improve their environmental legacy, regulations to do so in China aren't yet in place." - 09/26/2011
EPA Plans Wave of Coal Plant Shutdowns
"Tensions are rising between environmental, industry groups and Republican members of the House, who say the regulations will result in higher electric bills, more blackouts and fewer jobs." - 08/23/2011
Obama May Seek to Reduce Truck Emissions 20%
"The efficiency goals should help trucks improve fuel use to 7 or 7 1/2 miles per gallon by 2018." - 08/08/2011
Indonesia Offers Nine CBM Blocks, One Oil and Gas Block
"The Indonesian government has invited bids for nine coal-bed methane blocks and one oil and gas block." - 08/01/2011
Feds OK Wireless Mine Safety Technology
"Technology to help coal mines meet safety standards has performed successful range tests from 1,550 feet below the surface." - 07/20/2011
Indonesian Coal Miners Plan $70M Investment
"The government wants the local industry to add value to low-ranked coal." - 07/11/2011
EPA Finalizes Coal Plant Emission Rule
"EPA aims to slash air pollution from plants east of the Rocky Mountains." - 07/07/2011
China's Coal-Fired Plants Mask Climate Change?
"Rapid warming will resume after China's sulfur pollution is cleaned up." - 07/04/2011
Germany Debates on Coal, Gas Plant Incentives
"Germany fumbles for new energy sources following its exit from nuclear power." - 06/29/2011
Gillard Slams Brown on Coal Industry's Future
"We will work with the coal industry, so it's got a future." - 06/28/2011
Time to Invest in Coal
"Coal-rich nations count blessings, as global production is maxed out." - 06/23/2011
Investing in the New King Coal
"Indonesia is the top thermal coal exporter." - 06/21/2011
Russia, China Build Energy Partnership
"The nations form long-term strategic energy partnership." - 06/16/2011
Pentagon Presents Its First Energy Plan
"Plan aims to benefit both the battlefield and budget-conscious DC." - 06/15/2011
World Becomes More Dependent on Coal
"Global coal consumption grew a whopping 7.60% in 2010." - 06/08/2011
Economists Call for Price on Carbon
"There should be five elements in designing a carbon-pricing mechanism. . ." - 06/01/2011
Coal Use, Production Rose in 2010
"Total U.S. coal consumption in 2010 increased 5.1% over 2009." - 06/01/2011
Saskatchewan Eyes $43B Expansion
"The region's robust potash, uranium and precious metals sectors are poised to benefit." - 05/31/2011
Global C02 Emissions Return to Record Highs
"GHG emissions edge close to level that should not be reached until 2020." - 05/31/2011
Asian Annual Coal Contracts Reach Record Price
"China's monthly coal imports are third-highest volume on record." - 05/26/2011
U.S. to Be Top Coal Exporter Again
"This could not come at a better time for U.S. coal miners. . ." - 05/23/2011
India Seeks Review of Mining Policies
"Deteriorating supplies have India warming up to coal." - 05/19/2011
The Carbon Tax's Hazelwood Hitch
"The carbon price level needed to achieve the GHG cut is hotly debated." - 05/17/2011
Washington State to End Coal-Fired Power
"This could all add up to hundreds of new green jobs." - 05/09/2011
Coal Use Shines Light on Growth
"Coal prices hit $124/ton this week, the highest level in five months." - 05/03/2011
Lawmakers Pass Tax Break for Coal Mines
"Senate Bill 266 reduces the coal gross-proceeds tax rate from 5%–2.5%." - 05/02/2011
Is Peak Coal Coming?
"The price of oil isn't the only hydrocarbon going through the roof." - 04/27/2011
More Unions Backing EPA
"The EPA's GHG regulation is good for American industries and jobs." - 04/25/2011
Asia Demands More Energy
"Australia's carbon taxes may put a strain on Asian supply." - 04/25/2011
Families of KY Miners Sue Coal Company
"The Dotiki mine had been cited hundreds of times for safety violations." - 04/25/2011
Coal Miners Cold on Australia Carbon Tax
"Australia's powerful coal industry urged Canberra to 'go back to the drawing board.'" - 04/20/2011
Leading Economies Still Hooked on Coal
"Coal utilization is projected to rise in the next 20 years, even as the world debates its use." - 04/18/2011
India, U.S. Pursue Coal Alliance
"India's coal shortage is expected to measure 85 million tons by end of 2011–12." - 04/11/2011
World Bank to Limit Coal-Fired Power Plant Funding
"The bank could still end up spending more than ever on fossil fuels." - 04/04/2011
Greenpeace Asks Facebook to Unfriend Coal
"Greenpeace is asking Facebook to develop a plan by 2021 to be entirely coal-free. Telecommunication networks will consume about 1,963 billion kilowatts hours of electricity in 2020." - 03/31/2011
South Africa Takes Heat for Burning Coal
"The global fight over fossil fuels has hit home in South Africa." - 03/29/2011
Coal Stocks Firing Up
"Technical conditions in coal sector reveal outlook remains bullish." - 03/28/2011
Obama Administration Touts Traditional Energy Sources, Too
"New leases are the administration's most recent push to develop traditional energy sources." - 03/23/2011
When Clean Coal Is King
"China and India show no desire to cure fossil fuel dependency." - 03/16/2011
Judges Will Try Anew to Settle Coal Slurry Lawsuit
"Coal industry claims underground slurry injection is safe; critics say slurry leaches into water tables with harmful results." - 02/21/2011
Environmental Groups Hail EPA Mercury Rules
"EPA has until November to make the rules official. Companies would have three years to comply." - 02/21/2011
Texas Freeze Knocked out Coal Plants
"The breakdown of coal-fired plants was at the heart of electricity grid problem." - 02/07/2011
Australian Floods Cause Drought in the Coal Market
"What does this mean for coal prices and coal equities?" - 02/02/2011
SA Says Coal for Power a Priority
"Miners have focusing on exports due to the promise of higher returns." - 02/02/2011
Feds Reveal Theory on Why W.Va. Coal Mine Exploded
"Code violations made the West Virginia mine vulnerable to disaster." - 01/26/2011
China's NEA to Forge New Coal Production Base
"Government closed small mines; increased large-scale production." - 01/26/2011
Queensland Flood Puts a Damper on Coal Production
"Production may plummet as rains could easily extend months past the norm." - 01/18/2011
Environmentalists Dispute EPA's Coal Ash Stats
"Coal ash recyclers oppose the hazardous label." - 12/30/2010
Climate Change, Renewables and Grain Ethanol: A Year-End Dose of Reality
"Coal remains the chief fuel for the next 25 years. . ." - 12/27/2010
Australian Floods Cause Drought in the Coal Market
"What does this mean for coal prices and coal equities?"
More Experts
"Energy XXI is always looking at acquisitions and optimizing the drilling program. With the share buyback, the company is showing it recognizes the value of cash flow." (6/4/13) Energy XXI - The Energy Report Interview with Andrew Coleman More >
"Uranium producers like EFR are going to start popping up on people's radar screens." (5/23/13) Energy Fuels Inc. - The Energy Report Interview with Matt Badiali More >
"The conservative uranium bet is to go with companies making money at current prices. That's FCU." (5/23/13) Fission Uranium Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Matt Badiali More >
"CHK is active in the Marcellus sweet spot in northwestern West Virginia." (5/16/13) Chesapeake Energy Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Josh Young More >
"FCU is on to the most exciting uranium discovery to come around in quite a while." (5/14/13) Fission Uranium Corp. - The Metals Report Interview with Brent Cook More >