Streetwise Reports' Article Archives — February 2011 back to current month (100)

Report Warns of High Energy Consumption in China (02/28/2011)

"China's energy consumption may equal 5.1B tons of coal if left uncontrolled."

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Iraq's Biggest Oil Refinery Shut by Armed Attack (02/28/2011)

"Key production facility severely damaged, officials hope for near-term partial restart."

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Shale Gas in New Brunswick (02/28/2011)

"Shale gas-related industrial development may considerably benefits the region's economy."

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A New World Order (02/28/2011)

"History is being made with Asia's rise in the oil markets."

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There Goes the First Sector (02/24/2011)

"I think we'll see $5 gasoline when the USD collapses in late spring."

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Marshall Adkins: Disparity Means Higher Oil Prices (02/24/2011)

WTI oil is trading at a significant discount to Brent crude, but Raymond James Director of Energy Research Marshall Adkins argues that true energy demand will ultimately bring WTI in line with global oil prices. "It's just a matter of time," he says. Marshall reveals how equity investors can profit from oil service providers in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report.

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Oil Prices Climb Again, Wall Street Sweet and Sour (02/24/2011)

"Clamor for sweet crude may push already rising U.S. prices up."

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Deep Offshore Wind Sized Up (02/23/2011)

"Deep offshore wind could produce energy for $0.08–$0.10/KW within 10 years."

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Nuclear Units Can Operate Beyond 60 Years (02/23/2011)

"The Office of Nuclear Energy strongly supports very important program."

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FY12 Fed Budget Proposal Includes Renewable Energy (02/23/2011)

"Department of the Interior is actively promoting renewable energy on public lands."

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The Race to Replace Gasoline (02/23/2011)

"Will electric vehicles take over America's roads?

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Revealed: The Cost of Electricity from Coal (02/23/2011)

"Generating electricity from coal costs U.S. over $500 billion/year."

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EPA Cuts Air Pollution Control Costs in Half (02/23/2011)

"EPA found low-cost pollution control at more than 200,000 industrial boilers, heaters and incinerators."

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Gaddafi Threatens to Torch Libya's Oil (02/23/2011)

"Will Gaddafi instigate another Desert Storm?"

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Saudi Arabia, France Sign Nuclear Energy Deal (02/23/2011)

"World's top oil producer seeks to meet growing demand for electricity."

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Oil Price Climb Could Cripple Economic Recovery (02/23/2011)

"Surging oil prices could harm an economy recovering after two years in the doldrums."

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A Test to Solar Energy Projects, on Environmental Grounds (02/23/2011)

"A storm of lawsuits and is clouding the future of the nascent industry."

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John McIlveen: Alt Energy Is Still at Value Levels (02/22/2011)

Jacob Securities Research Director John McIlveen was one of the first analysts in North America to specialize in renewable energy stocks. He believes these industries—particularly geothermal, solar and wind—may present unusual publicly traded opportunities for investors seeking diversification and significant capital appreciation. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, John shares several ideas to round out growth-oriented portfolios.

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Libya Revolt Scares Oil Traders (02/22/2011)

"Nothing explodes like an oil refinery and rioters like to burn things."

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Libya Violence Sends Oil Prices Soaring (02/22/2011)

"The IEA will discuss whether to tap strategic oil stockpiles."

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Kiev Looks to U.S. for Energy Help (02/21/2011)

"U.S. to help Ukraine diversify energy sector by restoring exhausted gas fields, embracing shale gas."

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PG&E May Have Avoided Mandatory Testing Before San Bruno Blast (02/21/2011)

"Experts say testing would have identified the flawed seam weld that causes the deadly Sept. 9 San Bruno rupture."

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Judges Will Try Anew to Settle Coal Slurry Lawsuit (02/21/2011)

"Coal industry claims underground slurry injection is safe; critics say slurry leaches into water tables with harmful results."

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Indonesia Orders State-Owned Utility to Buy Geothermal Power (02/21/2011)

"The decree aims to provide a legal platform for accelerating geothermal development."

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Denver-Area IKEA to Utilize Geothermal, Solar Power (02/21/2011)

"IKEA updates store design with cost-cutting renewable energy sources."

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France Aims to Streamline, Unify Nuclear Industry (02/21/2011)

"Another effort to put behind public disputes between Areva's and EDF's heads."

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New Lithium-Ion Batteries Fix Themselves (02/21/2011)

"We've tested this in real batteries, and it works beautifully."

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Oil Sands Row Threatens Canada-EU Trade Deal (02/21/2011)

"Canadian officials denied they've threatened to scrap the trade deal."

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Environmental Groups Hail EPA Mercury Rules (02/21/2011)

"EPA has until November to make the rules official. Companies would have three years to comply."

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Northern Ontario Pipeline Explodes in Fireball (02/20/2011)

"The pipeline ruptured and caused a massive blast that led to an evacuation."

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DOI Looking to Ban Mining Near Grand Canyon (02/18/2011)

"Proposed withdraw encompasses one million acres near the Grand Canyon."

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Ed Sterck: Spare Cash? Park It in Uranium (02/17/2011)

BMO Capital Markets Mining Analyst Ed Sterck projects a very moderate $60/lb. uranium price in 2011, but that shouldn't stop you from investing in the uranium space. "This is a sector that is very prone to sentiment and, at the moment, the sentiment is building toward the possibility of a price spike," he says. He also expects to see more M&A activity in the sector, particularly among uranium juniors with reasonably priced projects. Read on to find out which companies Ed likes in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report.

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Nymex Crude Flat as Traders Eye Middle East Tensions (02/17/2011)

"Unrest in the region has kept oil markets on edge."

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Geothermal Drilling Reveals Magma Surprise (02/17/2011)

"Volcanic magma bodies could become attractive sources of high-grade energy."

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On with the Wind: Obama's New Wind Energy Plan (02/16/2011)

"It's time for America to whirl on into some energy- and wallet-saving projects."

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Recovery Act: The Most Important Energy Bill in U.S History (02/16/2011)

"Comprehensive energy reform will create millions of jobs in the U.S."

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DOE: U.S. Ethanol Output Declines 0.8% (02/16/2011)

"U.S. ethanol production fell to 893,000 bpd last week."

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Growing in Power, Natural Gas Attracts Enemies (02/16/2011)

"Several groups launched campaigns highlighting the energy's potential problems."

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IEA Finds Vast Solar Potential in Middle East, Africa (02/16/2011)

"The region could generate 100 times the combined electricity consumption of MENA and Europe."

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China Enters Race to Develop Nuclear Energy from Thorium (02/16/2011)

"Project aims not only to develop technology, but to secure intellectual property rights."

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Feinstein Says GOP Bill Would Halt Energy Projects (02/16/2011)

"House Republicans aim to scale back a program that helps finance renewable energy projects."

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Jeffrey Hayden and Chad Mabry: Stay Very Oily (02/15/2011)

In 2010, some of the best-performing companies in the E&P space transitioned to a heavier focus on oil, which has been strong, and away from natural gas where prices are weak. That trend is likely to continue this year, according to Rodman & Renshaw Senior Analysts Jeff Hayden and Chad Mabry who remain bullish, even though they're not betting on sustained prices above $100/Bbl. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Jeff and Chad bring some growth and value ideas into sharp focus.

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Alaska Oil Pipeline Has Major Safety Risks (02/15/2011)

"The 800-mile pipeline ships 12% of domestic oil supply."

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Oil Prices Fall on Economy, Supply Concerns (02/15/2011)

"U.S. sales data suggests consumers are spending less based on high energy prices."

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Seven Steps to Reclaiming the Nuclear Initiative (02/14/2011)

"America has no time to lose in the nuclear race."

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Stephen Baldwin Sues Kevin Costner over Gulf Spill Invention (02/14/2011)

"Baldwin says he was duped into selling shares in 'Costner solution' as BP agreed to pay more."

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Gulf Claims Process Under Fire (02/14/2011)

"Washington lawmakers are demanding the White House step in."

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UAE: OPEC Ready to Boost Oil Supply (02/14/2011)

"IEA forecasts global consumption will rise to 89.3 Mbbls./day in 2011."

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GOP Continues Efforts to Block GHG Regulations (02/14/2011)

"GOP's spending legislation would bar EPA from regulating GHG emissions."

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Lithium Sector Set to Rip Higher (02/14/2011)

"The Global X Lithium ETF, LIT, has just resumed its uptrend."

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Standing up to King Coal (02/14/2011)

"We want the bulldozers to stay off our mountains' backs."

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Obama Budget Calls for Major Nuclear Investments (02/14/2011)

"Proposal calls for $36B in loan guarantees, over $800B for research."

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Bear Season in the S&P 500 and Oil (02/14/2011)

"Oil prices are hanging onto a key support level by a thread. . ."

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Philip Williams: Uranium to Cross $100 Threshold in 2011 (02/10/2011)

Philip Williams, Pinetree Capital's VP of business development, says the spot price for uranium will likely explode above $100/lb. in 2011. The good news, Philip says, is that even when uranium comes off its high, it will likely only fall to around $80. If Philip's right, we're on the cusp of another round of uranium market madness. Read this Energy Report exclusive for some of Pinetree's favorite uranium and lithium plays.

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Abu Dhabi Planning Solar Energy-Generating Pyramids (02/10/2011)

"Project aims to harness energy, attract tourism with award-winning structures that double as sundials, lunar calendars."

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EPA Is Bulls Eye of House GOP Budget Cuts (02/10/2011)

"Targeted programs include air pollution, drinking water, renewable energy. . ."

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Hackers in China Hit Western Oil Companies (02/10/2011)

"McAfee report said attackers stole information on operations, bidding for oil fields and financing."

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Massive Pa. Gas Blast Leaves One Dead, Five Missing (02/10/2011)

"The explosion was so powerful it was felt nine miles away in Bethlehem, Pa."

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Oil-Drilling Boom Underway (02/10/2011)

"Drilling activity at an unprecedented pace in Eagle Ford, Bakken and Montney shale formations."

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Oil Pares Gains on Reports Mubarak Stepping Down (02/10/2011)

"Prices whiplash on U.S. jobs data, talk of Saudi King's death and Mubarak's resignation."

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WikiLeaks: Saudi Arabia Has a Serious Oil Leak (02/09/2011)

"Saudi Arabia's oil reserves may be greatly overstated. . ."

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Israel Set to Join the Rich Countries Club (02/09/2011)

"Israel will soon be awash in natural gas."

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Oilsands Receive Modest U.S. Approval (02/09/2011)

"Security of supply concerns appears to be causing angst in Washington."

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Geothermal Energy Puts French Town in the Spotlight (02/09/2011)

"The bio-mass boilers run on recycled wood chips, heating the water and pumping it through the town along 30 kilometers of piping."

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USDA Corn Forecast Good News for Fertilizer Producers (02/09/2011)

"U.S. corn supplies will match lows not seen in 15 years."

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Brawl Looms over Energy Tax Proposal (02/09/2011)

"White House prepares to release its budget for fiscal 2012 next week."

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Uranium Mining Focus of Richmond, VA Meeting (02/09/2011)

"Opponents say state doesn't have the resources to oversee the largest uranium deposit in the U.S."

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High Altitude Bombing in Oil (02/09/2011)

"Options trade in USO gives a high probability of success. . ."

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Kevin Bambrough: Fiat Currencies Are Worthless (02/08/2011)

In the world of resource investing, Kevin Bambrough, founder of Sprott Resource Corp. (SCP) and president of prestigious Sprott Inc., is one of an elite few. His rise has been meteoric and it's well deserved. Read on for his take on peak oil (it's real), the merits of nuclear energy, and the worthlessness of paper money in this wide-ranging, exclusive interview with The Energy Report.

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Oil Prices Waiver on Chinese Demand Concerns (02/08/2011)

"Government leaders fear a sharp rise in prices could trigger unrest."

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Nevada Could Be Lithium Hot Spot (02/08/2011)

"Western Lithium to produce from 10,000 to 15,000 tons annually."

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Pirates Seize Italian Oil Tanker (02/08/2011)

"The vessel's oil cargo is estimated to be worth about $63M."

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Obama Fast-Tracks Offshore Wind Energy (02/08/2011)

"Administration aims to lease wind farms off four Mid-Atlantic states by the year's end."

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EPA Close to Launching Fracking Study (02/07/2011)

"Study may lead to new federal fracturing rules."

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Egypt Cuts off Isreali Natural Gas Following Blast (02/07/2011)

"Blast at Egyptian terminal set off a fire that could be seen for dozens of miles."

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Texas Freeze Knocked out Coal Plants (02/07/2011)

"The breakdown of coal-fired plants was at the heart of electricity grid problem."

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Shale Gas Moratorium Sought by Quebec Groups (02/07/2011)

"Quebec is sitting on vast deposits with billions in potential royalties."

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Talison Lithium: The World's Only Pure Lithium Producer (02/07/2011)

"Revolutionary change has come to our electrical-storage needs; leading the change is lithium."

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DOE Launches Solar Power Initiative (02/07/2011)

"Initiative aims for 75% reduction in photovoltaic solar energy systems costs."

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Polls: Americans Back EPA and Clean Energy (02/07/2011)

"Most Americans want the current EPA to do more—not less."

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Energy? No Thanks (02/07/2011)

"The oil service ETF is now stretched 33% above the 200-day MA."

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Michael Blum: Headwinds or Clear Sailing for MLPs? (02/03/2011)

Noting that 2009 and 2010 provided an "extraordinary run" for master limited partnerships (MLPs), Wells Fargo Senior Energy MLP Analyst Michael Blum still sees plenty of potential. Learn which sectors are positioned to run ahead of the wind and which MLPs have set their sights on achieving investment-grade status in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report.

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Administration's Drill Ban Draws Blast from Judge (02/03/2011)

"Judge Martin Feldman dubs government's conduct contempt of court."

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Oil Shoots Above $103 on Egypt Crisis (02/03/2011)

"Political crisis erupted in violence, sparking fresh energy concerns."

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Australian Floods Cause Drought in the Coal Market (02/02/2011)

"What does this mean for coal prices and coal equities?"

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China Takes Lead in Race for Clean Nuclear Power (02/02/2011)

"China's new program is the largest national thorium-MSR initiative to date."

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Natural Gas, Electronics Groups Sue EPA (02/02/2011)

"New federal regulations require companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions."

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OPEC's Oil Reserve Revisionism (02/02/2011)

"Eventually, the revisions will have a profound effect on oil markets."

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SA Says Coal for Power a Priority (02/02/2011)

"Miners have focusing on exports due to the promise of higher returns."

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UK Wind Energy Jobs Surge 91% (02/02/2011)

"UK must derive 15% of electricty, heat and transportation from renewables by 2020."

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Texan Cold Snap Prompts Rolling Outages (02/02/2011)

"About 330,000 homes and businesses were experiencing blackouts."

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Electricity from Waste Heat (02/02/2011)

"Denmark researchers explore turning vehicles' waste heat into electricity."

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Should Solar Stocks Trade on Rising Oil? (02/02/2011)

"The facts don't support the rhetoric, but the rhetoric may support trading action."

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New Geothermal Plant Enlightens on Climate Change (02/02/2011)

"All we need now is a forceful national energy policy supporting clean energy."

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Poll: GOP and Dems Favor Alt-Fuel Bill (02/02/2011)

"Poll finds 83% favor bill providing incentives to develop alt energy."

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Batteries that Breathe (02/01/2011)

"Using oxygen as a cathode could give lithium batteries 10x the energy."

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Andrew Coleman: E&Ps with Margins for Error (02/01/2011)

Andrew Coleman, E&P analyst with Madison Williams & Co., believes that reserves and production growth, especially in liquids-rich oil plays, will continue to drive the share prices of E&Ps even higher. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Andrew provides you with his favorite oil and gas names for 2011, as well as some others with margins stout enough to withstand just about anything the market throws at them.

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Crude Awakening (02/01/2011)

"Egypt unrest pushes Brent crude above $100/bbl for first time in more than two years."

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Australia Coal Mines Shut Ahead of Cyclone (02/01/2011)

"Two coal mines, rail lines shut ahead of cyclone."

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Energy Companies Fail to Track Carbon (02/01/2011)

"Poll finds 58% of those surveyed lack system to track carbon emissions."

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