Analyst: Low Demand Growth Driving Energy Market Shift
Source: Grounded, Taylor Kuykendall  (8/21/12)
"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." More >

These Innovations Could Revolutionize Offshore Wind
Source: Brianna Panzica, Energy & Capital  (8/21/12)
"Ideal offshore turbines would be made at a reduced cost and would have improved efficiency. And engineer Jim Platts of the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing has determined how this can be done." More >

Wildcat or Not, Drillers Want 'Confidential' Status for Wells
Source: Brian Hansen, Platts  (8/21/12)
"It's no secret that oil production is booming in North Dakota. But there are indeed countless secrets—technical, strategic and otherwise—associated with many of the oil and natural gas wells in the Roughrider State." More >

How a US Oil Refinery Got Saved and a Supply Shutdown Averted
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin  (8/20/12)
"This is a textbook lesson that polarized stakeholders in the Northern Gateway and Keystone pipelines should be reviewing. If they could work together like this, there would be environmental and economic security—and commerce would flow." More >

Geothermal in South America: Major Prospects for Development
Source: Alt Energy Stocks, Meg Cichon  (8/20/12)
"South American countries are set to develop their vast geothermal potential. Will developers be able to acquire investment and favorable policy?" More >

IAEA Says Nuclear Safety Improving
Source: Swagato Chakravorty, Energy & Capital  (8/17/12)
"The IAEA plan asks that all nuclear nations institute immediate and thorough reviews of all operational plants, especially with a view to their resistance to natural forces." More >

U.S. Oil and Gas Put Squeeze on Alternative Energy
Source: Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (8/17/12)
"Normally, when oil and gas prices accelerate on both sides of the Atlantic, alternative energy sources come into focus and become a big part of that 'energy independence' discussion. Not this time." More >

Potash Supply Glut Delays New Vale Project
Source: Dorothy Kosich, Mineweb  (8/17/12)
"However, Saskatchewan Minister of the Economy Bill Boyd says he still sees 'significant ramping up of spending between the existing players and new entrants.'" More >

Who's Afraid of Middle East Oil? Not David Popowich
Source: The Energy Report Staff  (8/16/12)
Some companies will go wherever the oil is—even if that means venturing into war-torn areas. Junior explorers ahead of the game can generate major shareholder value for investors who don't place a circle-slash over the entire Middle East. If you're ready to enter the fray, Macquarie Capital Markets Analyst David Popowich can help you plan your attack. Get his debriefing on Egypt, Kurdistan and which junior explorers to watch for in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

IAEA Sees Strong Interest in Nuclear Power Despite Fukushima
Source: Reuters, Fredrik Dahl  (8/16/12)
"Almost 30 countries are considering or planning to introduce nuclear energy as interest remains strong despite last year's Fukushima accident, the United Nations' atomic agency said." More >

Smartgrid Stocks to Power Your Portfolio
Source: G.S. Early, Money Morning  (8/16/12)
"High-temperature superconducting wire is to traditional powerline as fiber optic cable is to telephone wire. The capacity is so great you could literally back up a small city on one buried cable." More >

Obstacles Hit Canada-China Energy Investment
Source: Reuters, David Junggren  (8/16/12)
"Unclear investment rules are hampering trade between Canada and China, a study by officials from both countries said." More >

You Say You Want a Revolution, Shale Gas? Here Are Some Things to Do
Source: Bill Holland, Platts   (8/16/12)
"From Reagan to Twitter, the industry needs to use a variety of campaign tools if it wants to win over the broad swath of Americans caught in the middle of the hydraulic fracturing debate, speakers said this week at an industry event in Denver." More >

Romney and Coal or Obama and Wind?
Source: Reuters, Steve Holland and Jeff Mason  (8/15/12)
"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." More >

New Regulations Could Make Biodiesel Juniors More Competitive
Source: Meghan Gordon, Platts  (8/15/12)
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to propose a regulatory fix aimed at restoring the market for renewable fuel credits after three fraud cases shut out all but the largest biodiesel producers." More >

Who Will Fill the 24 Million Pound Uranium Supply Gap?: David Talbot
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (8/14/12)
David Talbot of Dundee Securities sees the tides rising in uranium markets, but not every stock price will recover in-step. Talbot's strategy is to focus on a good story, and he has identified uranium exploration, development and production companies with compelling growth profiles. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Talbot explains why investors should build positions while the spot price is still sluggish. More >

Waterfloods: The Next Big Profit Phase of the Shale Oil Revolution
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil and Gas Investments Bulletin  (8/14/12)
"Producers are using 'waterfloods'—pushing water into underground formations to flush a large amount of oil out to nearby producing wells—to increase production and profits. It's the next big money-making phase of the Shale Revolution." More >

Pension Funds Harness Wind Power to Drive Returns
Source: Reuters, John Acher  (8/14/12)
"Pension funds hunting for higher returns are buying direct equity stakes in wind power projects that are being shunned as too risky by banks and other investors." More >

A Company's First Profit Can Mean Big Gains for Investors
Source: Kevin Matras, Zachs Investment Research  (8/14/12)
"Those are the stocks that will likely see the best new demand from new investors: people who are now, all of a sudden, willing to take notice of the stock." More >

Why the Gasoline ETF Is a Top Performer
Source: Eric Dutram, Zachs Investment Research  (8/14/12)
"A marginally better economic outlook and some Middle East tensions have once again pushed energy prices higher." More >

Why Energy Beats Water
Source: Investors Chronicle, John Ficenec  (8/13/12)
"Dull, boring utility shares have in aggregate doubled over the past decade while racier sectors have crashed and burned. The sector is also enjoying a 'Goldilocks' macroeconomic scenario. Steady inflation is supporting price increases, while record low interest rates are easing the cost of servicing debt." More >

Nuclear's Worldwide Expansion
Source: Brianna Panzica, Energy & Capital  (8/13/12)
"Nuclear power is cheaper than conventional power. And it has zero emissions." More >

One Month In, Iran Oil Sanctions Start to Bite
Source: Margaret McQuaile, Platts  (8/13/12)
"Crucial protection and indemnity insurance, much of which is provided by E.U.-based insurers, is no longer available for ships carrying Iranian oil. This has made shipowners reluctant to send vessels to Iran." More >

The Global Oil Export Balance Is Changing
Source: Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (8/13/12)
"Traditional raw material providers are moving to supply international markets with value-added processed products. Russia, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are making major refinery upgrades and expansions." More >

U.S. Wind Power Hits 50GW
Source: Swagato Chakravorty, Energy & Capital  (8/13/12)
"Just this year alone, the nation has had 2,800 megawatts and 1,400 wind turbines installed countrywide, chiefly across Nevada, Idaho, Iowa, Hawaii, Oklahoma and California." More >