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Eric Nuttall: Looking for Oil and Gas Values, Not Value Traps (06/30/2011)
Sprott Energy Fund Portfolio Manager Eric Nuttall wants an edge when he can find one. He's bullish on oil, but he prefers to play the good oil story, not the commodity. And even though he's bearish on natural gas, he's finding names that may provide exceptional growth. Eric shares his best ideas in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report.
Oil Rising to Pre-SPR Release Levels (06/30/2011)
"What's driving the market—fundamentals or pure speculation?"
Uranium Prices to Rebound (06/30/2011)
"As disaster memories fade, it looks like any price weakness in 2011 will be short-lived."
Women Overlooked in African Climate Change Projects (06/29/2011)
"The links between large institutions administering the funds and the people on the ground are missing."
Lawmakers Seek Inquiry of Natural Gas Industry (06/29/2011)
"The House Committee on Natural Resources hopes to meet in coming weeks as concerns mount on all sides."
Google's Clean Energy Report Shows Potential for Profits (06/29/2011)
"Saving the world could also save us a lot of money."
EIA Chief Defends Nat Gas Production Estimates (06/29/2011)
"News stories earlier this week questioned the economic viability of the U.S. shale gas development."
Germany to Increase Geothermal Feed-In Tariffs (06/29/2011)
"Germany wants to do for geothermal energy what it has done for wind, solar photovoltaics and biogas."
Germany Debates on Coal, Gas Plant Incentives (06/29/2011)
"Germany fumbles for new energy sources following its exit from nuclear power."
Rick Mills: Which Stocks Will Win Race to Feed a Power-Hungry World? (06/28/2011)
Uranium and potash prices seem to be inversely correlated lately: As potash prices reach their highest levels, uranium prices have suffered. But Richard (Rick) Mills, host of Ahead of the Herd online and editor of the Ahead of the Herd newsletter, believes the prospects for both industries are bright. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Rick explains why the U.S.' commitment to nuclear power and even biofuels is helping to propel both markets.
Goldman Raises Potash Price Forecast (06/28/2011)
"Goldman Sachs raises potash price forecast by 6%–9% through 2012."
How Shale Gas May Transform Energy Markets (06/28/2011)
"Shale resources add more than 40% to the world's gas volume."
Gillard Slams Brown on Coal Industry's Future (06/28/2011)
"We will work with the coal industry, so it's got a future."
The Future of Thorium as Nuclear Fuel (06/28/2011)
"Why doesn't the world have a thorium-based nuclear power industry?"
Nat Gas Drilling Levy on Tap in Pa. House (06/28/2011)
"Gov. Tom Corbett warned he plans to veto whatever might pass."
Rising Lithium Prices: Inflation Phenomena or a Tighter Market? (06/28/2011)
"The 20% increase is in line with the behavior of primary commodities."
Secrets Are Scarce in Energy Market (06/27/2011)
"Did someone leak information before last week's strategic oil release?"
Your DVR's Dirty Little Secret (06/27/2011)
"The boxes cost U.S. households more than $3B each year to operate."
Fracking Rules Under Review (06/27/2011)
"Colorado regulators put their fracking rules to the test."
Nuclear Shutdown Threatens Japan's Economy (06/27/2011)
"Most-pessimistic scenario sees growth slashed by 1.6% in FY12/13."
DOE Awards $11M for Geothermal Projects (06/27/2011)
"Eight projects have been selected to receive up to $11.3M."
Brine Mining the Puna for Potash and Lithium (06/27/2011)
"Rising food prices are a macro trend with a long-term time horizon."
Playing Cat and Mouse with Global Oil (06/27/2011)
"We think one of the best opportunities in the market is in the oil services sector."
Sean Brodrick: Potash Producers Benefit from Fertilizer Demand (06/23/2011)
Domestic demand for fertilizer is good news for small, U.S. potash producers. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Weiss Research Natural Resources Analyst Sean Brodrick explains the international market forces behind agriculture-related stocks and points to the companies that could benefit in the long term.
Josef Schachter: Get Ready for a Natural Gas Boom (06/23/2011)
Schachter Asset Management Analyst and Investment Advisor Josef Schachter, who provides oil and gas research to Maison Placement Canada clients, is recommending a group of Canadian companies that are maintaining the delicate balance between oil, on which he is bearish, and natural gas, which he believes will soon enrich both producers and investors. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Josef shares some value-priced names he feels are poised for big gains, along with natural gas' rising price.
The Power of Anaerobic Digestion (06/23/2011)
"Is the UK's plan the ideal sustainable technology?"
Time to Invest in Coal (06/23/2011)
"Coal-rich nations count blessings, as global production is maxed out."
The Outlook for Natural Gas (06/23/2011)
"Golden age of natural gas sees stocks with upside around the corner."
Oil Interests Tie China to Sudan Leader Bashir (06/23/2011)
"Sudanese President Bashir, wanted by the International Criminal Court for genocide charges, will visit China confident he won't get arrested."
U.S. to Tap Oil Reserves to Boost Supply (06/23/2011)
"Oil prices dropped nearly 5% in response to the announcement."
'Cars 2' Fuels Energy Debate with Green Theme (06/22/2011)
"'Cars 2' plot is driven by oil vs. a cleaner alternative."
Big Batteries Keep Lights on in Rural BC (06/22/2011)
"Unique peak-shaving application benefits both community and utilities."
Offshore Wind Challenges Emerging (06/22/2011)
"Defense, fishing industries and Virginia Port Authority vie for wind energy benefits."
Sudan to Block Pipes if South Doesn't Pay (06/22/2011)
"President Bashir says the south can either split its oil revenue with the north, or pay for using the north's oil infrastructure."
Gas Industry Cranks Up PR (06/22/2011)
"The 'Just Beneath the Surface' campaign aims to inform the public and provide transparency around fracking."
Nuclear Energy Still in the Mix (06/22/2011)
"Nuclear energy is still part of a low-carbon future in the U.S."
Russia Soon to Be Europe's #1 Nat Gas Supplier (06/22/2011)
"Russian producers best Norwegian prices to win the German market."
Lithium Battery Technology (06/22/2011)
"A closer look at the advantages and limitations of lithium batteries."
Uranium Stocks Basing (06/22/2011)
"As HEU nears expiration, uranium juniors will be mining ore at the right time and place."
Middle East's Push Toward Renewables (06/21/2011)
"With ever-rising oil prices, a green transformation is a distinct possibility for the Arab world."
The Alternative Storage Solution: Off the Grid (06/21/2011)
"Off-the-grid storage stations are forming an intermediary market."
Rob Chang: Best Uranium Stocks to Rebound in 2011 (06/21/2011)
While uranium prices fell after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Versant Partners Analyst Rob Chang says in the long term, prices must rise due to a supply shortfall and the economic necessity of using nuclear power. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Chang suggests ways to take advantage of the eventual rebound and highlights some companies that will be the first to see rising stock prices.
Aviation Biofuels About to Take Off (06/21/2011)
"Aviation biofuels are the belle of the investor's ball."
FTC Launches Oil-Trade Probe (06/21/2011)
Are producers, refiners or traders manipulating oil markets?
Investing in the New King Coal (06/21/2011)
"Indonesia is the top thermal coal exporter."
Germany's Nuclear Decision and Uranium Stocks (06/21/2011)
"We think nuclear energy is the solution for the future."
Oil Prices Rise on Weak Dollar (06/21/2011)
"A tense market could show bursts of volatility today."
Oil Prices Rise on Weak Dollar (06/21/2011)
"A tense market could show bursts of volatility today."
Fracking Disclosure to Rise (06/20/2011)
"Industry vocally supports increased disclosure bill."
London's Vehicles Go Green (06/20/2011)
"Government expects electric vehicles to become standard on British roads."
Power Cuts Hit Greece as Protests Grow (06/20/2011)
"Power utility DEH's employees protest the company's austerity-measure-sanctioned privatization."
Amid Boom, U.S. Solar Energy Fears End of Gov't Incentives (06/20/2011)
"The industry could fall short of long-term goals if two key federal programs dry up."
Iran's Nuke Chief Criticizes IAEA (06/20/2011)
"Abasi says Amano should 'put all his efforts' toward improving the international nuclear safety regime."
French Industry Minister Rejects Poll Backing Nuclear Withdrawal (06/20/2011)
"What would be the cost in terms of energy independence?"
Germany to Store Wind Power in Mountains (06/20/2011)
"State government is looking into storing wind-harnessed power in old abandoned coal mines in the Harz mountains."
New Potash Czar in the Making (06/20/2011)
"Russian tycoon Suleiman Kerimov is about to challenge PotashCorp's hegemony as the world's largest potash producer."
Bruce Edgelow: Which New Technologies Will Increase Oil Recovery Margins? (06/16/2011)
Credit lines are critical for small- and mid-cap oil and gas explorers. For nearly 40 years, ATB Financial Energy Group Vice President Bruce Edgelow has made it his business to provide non-dilutive cash for growing energy companies. At the recent SEPAC Oil & Gas Investor Showcase in Calgary, and in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Bruce reveals some of the advances changing the bottom line for smart investors.
Energy's David and Goliath (06/16/2011)
"Vietnam confronts China over South China Sea energy riches."
Russia, China Build Energy Partnership (06/16/2011)
"The nations form long-term strategic energy partnership."
Brazil Exports Ethanol but Short on Domestic Supply (06/16/2011)
"Brazilian government, ethanol industry debate the shortage's cause."
Oil Benchmarks: Widespread Confusion (06/16/2011)
"For years, prices of WTI and Brent were locked together, but that has changed."
Marcellus Shale Bulls (06/16/2011)
"What's Goldman up to this time, another oil flip?"
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including Bruce Edgelow: Which New Technologies Will Increase Oil Recovery Margins?
Don't Overlook Gold Miner ETFs (06/16/2011)
"Beyond physical bullion, there are options gold-hungry investors should consider."
Pentagon Presents Its First Energy Plan (06/15/2011)
"Plan aims to benefit both the battlefield and budget-conscious DC."
Oil Companies Play Waiting Game on Libyan Crude (06/15/2011)
"How, with whom will they need to negotiate to revive mass production?"
DOE Sets Aside $2B for Solar (06/15/2011)
"Mojave Solar Project is expected to generate electricity for 53,000 homes annually."
Oklahoma Tribe Unveils Solar Energy Project (06/15/2011)
"Solar energy fits in with cultural values, economic development plans."
White House Promotes a Smarter Grid (06/15/2011)
". . .but early efforts have been met with some consumer resistance."
DOE Opens New Carbon-Capture Test Facility (06/15/2011)
"Current C02 capture technologies cost too much for reduction apps."
Indonesian Geothermal Push Heats Up (06/15/2011)
"The country is to geothermal power what the Middle East is to oil."
DVRs Use More Energy than Your Fridge (06/15/2011)
"That magic machine uses even more energy than a flat screen TV."
Clearing the Fog Around Lithium-ion Traction Batteries (06/15/2011)
"The patent race will unfold with third-generation lithium batteries."
Group Aims to build Micro Hydro Project (06/15/2011)
"Emerging technology can insert a small turbine into a dam sluice gate."
Ocean Energy Conference Underway in Maine (06/15/2011)
"Sen. Olympia Snowe championed offshore wind and underwater tidal power."
Rick Rule & Brent Cook: Clean Energy Smart Investments (06/14/2011)
Are there viable options to nuclear power for clean energy? Is another uranium boom on the horizon? Or should we invest our resource dollars in thorium? If you've been pondering these questions, join The Energy Report in this exclusive interview with a pair of the resource sector's most highly regarded experts, Global Resource Investors Founder Rick Rule and Exploration Insights Author Brent Cook. The Energy Report caught up with them during Cambridge House's recent World Resource Investment Conference in Vancouver.
Stocks & Commodity Technical Trading Pt. I (06/14/2011)
"The summer should be exciting for traders!"
Military to Spend Billions on Renewables (06/14/2011)
"Rise in military applications to shape the future of clean energy."
UK Includes Nuclear Energy in Green Mix (06/14/2011)
"Energy minister says government is committed to 2020 renewable goals."
Google Creates $280M Solar Power Fund (06/14/2011)
"SolarCity is known for its lease programs that allow customers to avoid heavy upfront expenses."
The Asia-Canada LNG Connection (06/14/2011)
"Canada stands poised to become a major source of natural gas for Asia."
IEA "Still Assessing" Oil Market After OPEC Stalemate (06/14/2011)
"Executive Director Nobuo Tanaka reiterated that the IEA 'stands ready to act' if the market requires additional oil."
Congress Mixed on Cuba's Gulf Drilling (06/13/2011)
"Only one of the companies lined up to drill near Cuba has U.S. leases."
White House Smart Grid Policy (06/13/2011)
"U.S. government to add another $250M in loans for new technologies."
The IEA's Golden Age of Gas (06/13/2011)
"IEA sees gas comprising more than 25% of global energy demand by 2035."
NJ Scales Back Renewables (06/13/2011)
"Governor Christie plans to scale back NJ's renewable energy standard."
KY Lawmakers Urge Sale of Re-Enriched U308 (06/13/2011)
"This piece of legislation appears to be a win-win-win."
DOE to Hold Meeting on Fracking (06/13/2011)
"Over 3,000 wells have been drilled in the Marcellus in recent years."
Geothermal Industry Faces Challenges (06/13/2011)
"But long-term debt isn't a problem, these plants are little banks."
Lithium ETF Gets a Lift (06/13/2011)
"Global X Lithium ETF rises after Morgan Stanley upgrade."
The UK's Energy Triple Treat (06/13/2011)
"A new UK generator harnesses energy from sun, wind and rain."
Oil Rises as OPEC Maintains Production Level (06/09/2011)
"OPEC meeting 'one of the worst ever,' said Saudi Oil Minister Ali Naimi."
Jaret Anderson: Potash Developers Blaze Trail to Brazil (06/09/2011)
"Brazil offers an ideal environment for potash developers," says Salman Partners Analyst Jaret Anderson. In this Energy Report exclusive, Jaret explains how its robust ag sector, favorable government and excellent infrastructure have driven several very attractive potash projects.
Russian Billionaire to Create World's #1 Potash Co.? (06/09/2011)
"Kerimov may buy 50% stake in Belaruskali, creating largest global producer."
World Becomes More Dependent on Coal (06/08/2011)
"Global coal consumption grew a whopping 7.60% in 2010."
IEA, U.S. Lawmaker Call for OPEC Battle Plan (06/08/2011)
"Rep. Edward Markey asks Obama administration to tap strategic oil reserves."
Russia, Norway Resolve Oil-Rich Barents Sea dispute (06/08/2011)
"The deal will divide the disputed region into two equal parts."
Nanoscale Conductors Enable New Battery Architecture (06/08/2011)
"Tenfold improvement seen in liquid-flow batteries energy density."
Green Jobs Dominate Fastest-Hiring Industries (06/08/2011)
"Clean energy policies are putting scores of U.S. citizens to work."
Western Australia Committed to Uranium (06/08/2011)
"WA uranium exploration expenditure increased by 87% last year."
Golden Age for Gas to Benefit Canada (06/08/2011)
"Latest report represents a major revision in the IEA's energy outlook."
Energy Consumption Highest Since 1970s (06/08/2011)
"Global energy consumption rates rose 5.6% as demand for all energy forms grew strongly."
Iran to Boost Uranium Enrichment (06/08/2011)
"Tehran insists its uranium production is for peaceful, electricity-related purposes."
MENA Set for Solar Boom (06/08/2011)
"An estimated 80,000 jobs could be created in the MENA region by 2025."
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The New Canadian Energy Income Trusts (06/07/2011)
"Canada's energy income trusts transformed business in junior markets."
Chen Lin: Capitalize on Oil Stock Fluctuations (06/07/2011)
Successful resource investor Chen Lin loves energy equities. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Chen shares some favorite positions currently boosting his portfolio.
China Agrees to End Domestic Wind Power Subsidies (06/07/2011)
"The WTO prohibits government programs that give preferences to companies using local products, such as China's 'indigenous innovation' program."
Japan Admits It Was 'Unprepared' for Disaster (06/07/2011)
"Report more than doubles initial estimate of leaked radiation, cites poor oversight."
Venezuela, Brazil Sign Agreements on Oil and Infrastructure (06/07/2011)
"Rousseff says Brazil is committed to Venezuelan development of hydroelectric plants and petrochemical projects."
Consumers Still Clueless About Energy Efficiency (06/07/2011)
"Survey shows people participating in utility-sponsored energy management programs are saving negligible amounts of money."
U.S. Examines Permits for Offshore Work (06/07/2011)
"Washington is considering ways to make the offshore approval process easier for the energy sector."
Coming Soon to a State Park Near You: Oil Drilling? (06/07/2011)
"Cash-strapped state parks across the country are exploring some controversial options to stay open this summer."
Natural Gas Booming in Asia (06/06/2011)
"Australia will challenge Qatar as the world's largest LNG exporter."
U.S. May Cut Oil Demand View (06/06/2011)
"The move may be a double-edged sword, stoking OPEC's argument."
IAEA Turns Up Pressure on Syria, Iran (06/06/2011)
"Syria likely building a covert nuclear reactor site, Minister says."
Vietnam Holds on to Nuclear Policy (06/06/2011)
"Without nuclear energy, Vietnam stands to become a net importer of energy, against its current status as a net exporter."
When Will Geothermal's Slump End? (06/06/2011)
"In theory, there should be more than enough energy below our feet to power our world, and it should be cost-competitive."
New MIT Battery Will Rock EVs (06/06/2011)
"This advance has tremendous value for future energy production and storage."
Betting on the Farm with ETFs (06/06/2011)
"For investors, the time is now and potash ETF choices have never been greater."
Daniela Desormeaux: Can Lithium Ride the Electric Vehicle Craze? (06/02/2011)
Although lithium is not in short supply now, electric and hybrid vehicles could soak up new production of the versatile light metal for decades to come. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Economist Daniela Desormeaux of Santiago, Chile-based signumBOX, elaborates on small exploration plays that could move up.
Oil Slides under $99 (06/02/2011)
"Traders digested news of a surprise jump in crude inventories."
Africa's Riding the Red Dragon (06/02/2011)
"China's aim to acquire Africa's, other nations' resources should be on everyone's radar screen."
Economists Call for Price on Carbon (06/01/2011)
"There should be five elements in designing a carbon-pricing mechanism. . ."
Swiss Solar Researchers Break World Record (06/01/2011)
"This could enable low-cost solar electricity in the near future."
Something in the Water: Lithium (06/01/2011)
"Small amounts of natural lithium in drinking water lowers suicide rates."
Fertilizer Makers Gain on Analyst Optimism (06/01/2011)
"Analysts see a further strengthening of the agriculture industry and strong crop prices."
DRC to Publish Mining, Oil Contracts Online (06/01/2011)
"DRC mining stakeholders sign code of conduct to increase transparency."
Rising Demand Seen for Uranium ETFs (06/01/2011)
"Uranium is still backed by the fundamentals."
Bill Would Allow $500M Emergency Oil Sale (06/01/2011)
"Obama administration requests sale of $500M oil from U.S. emergency stockpile."
Hurricane Could Jolt Oil Markets (06/01/2011)
"This year's hurricane season could make traders jump."
IAEA: Japan Underestimated Tsunami Risk (06/01/2011)
"Operators must properly evaluate, protect against all natural hazards."
Coal Use, Production Rose in 2010 (06/01/2011)
"Total U.S. coal consumption in 2010 increased 5.1% over 2009."
Cuban Oil Find, Drilling Reverberates in Washington (06/01/2011)
"Oil discovery by a nation still under U.S. embargo will trigger strange political alliances."
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