UAE Nuclear Plant Gets Construction Green Light
Source: Associated Press, Adam Schreck  (7/18/12)
"The license from the UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation will make the country the first in more than two and a half decades to embark on construction of its first nuclear power plant." More >

Why the World Is Coming for America's Oil
Source: Forbes, Christopher Helman  (7/18/12)
"Soaring oil output from the Bakken Shale fields, coupled with increased deepwater output primarily from the Gulf of Mexico, has pushed up U.S. domestic oil production by 12% since 2008." More >

Nemaska Lithium to Build Valleyfield Refinery
Source: The Montreal Gazette  (7/18/12)
"The site is served by ample rail and road connections and Valleyfield Port on the Seaway, and also has natural gas. Potential users of the lithium hydroxide-carbonate and byproducts are located nearby." More >

Buy 'Discount Darling' Oil Stocks This Summer: Ray Kwan
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (7/17/12)
Not every beaten-down oil stock is necessarily a bargain. Picking the true gems requires in-depth analysis of the type that Ray Kwan, professional engineer and oil and gas analyst, does at Macquarie Capital Markets. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, he explains what to look for and talks about several of his "discount darlings" and why he thinks they offer investors a good shot at above-average returns. More >

Floating LNG: The New Revolution in Offshore Natural Gas
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil & Gas Investment  (7/17/12)
"A full 10% of the world's LNG is expected to be sourced offshore by the end of this decade, with costs potentially as much as 40% lower than onshore projects." More >

Germany May Scrap Energy-Source Goal as Nuclear Overhaul Stumbles
Source: Bloomberg, Stefan Nicola  (7/17/12)
"'We need the right decisions for more energy efficiency, grid expansion and smart market design,' said Claudia Kemfert, chief energy expert at the Berlin-based DIW economic institute." More >

Is Natural Gas Ready to Pop?
Source: Chris Vermeulen, The Gold And Oil Guy  (7/17/12)
"Over the last two weeks, there been significant support above $18 and significant volume for natural gas." More >

Look Past Negativity to See Opportunity
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (7/16/12)
"The key is to adapt to external elements just as oil production adapts to excess supply. Usually the easy answer, such as staying on the sidelines, isn't the best answer." More >

Coal Vs. Nat Gas: Fossil Fuels Compete for Generation
Source: Scientific American, Melissa Lott  (7/15/12)
"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." More >

Oil Marches Forward on Volatility and Geopolitical Tensions
Source: Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (7/13/12)
"Regardless of the increasing domestic sourcing in the U.S., the wider market will still determine the price. And the combination of volatility and geopolitics is setting a higher floor for crude oil." More >

Build Profits with Deep-Value Energy Stocks: Chen Lin
Source: The Energy Report Editors  (7/12/12)
Chen Lin is the ultimate do-it-yourself investor, and uses his know-how to add value to his own portfolio. He's up yet again this quarter, a feat he attributes to gains in some of his top energy holdings. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, the What Is Chen Buying? author profiles his favorite picks and explains why dividends are pivotal in a risk-averse market. More >

Salazar Proposes Potash, Oil and Gas Plan
Source: Associated Press, Susan Montoya Bryan  (7/12/12)
"Interior Secretary Ken Salazar introduced a proposal that could end a decades-long squabble over oil and natural gas development in an area that makes up the nation's greatest potash reserve." More >

East Africa Set for Major Gas, Oil Transformation
Source: Jacinta Moran, Platts  (7/12/12)
"Oil and gas activity has started rolling in East Africa, as drilling activity ramps up, long-awaited deals are sealed and oil companies scramble to get a slice of what could be an energy goldmine." More >

The Race for Energy Resources Just Got Hotter
Source: Marin Katusa, Casey Research  (7/11/12)
"With easy energy resources nearly tapped out, several companies (and countries) are scrambling to try to secure future supplies now, leading to some very interesting deals." More >

One Year After Fukishima, It's Time to Buy Uranium Players
Source: G.S. Early, Money Morning  (7/11/12)
"The growth story for nuclear power, much like the growth story for oil and natural gas demand, is centered in the emerging markets." More >

Kenya's Deepwater Debut Heralds East Africa's First Oil
Source: Bloomberg, Eduard Gismatullin  (7/11/12)
"'East African exploration is at a very early stage, and yet success so far has been very significant. The industry is following behind and trying to establish positions.'" More >

Report Sees Cost for EV Batteries Dropping 70% by 2025
Source: Reuters  (7/11/12)
"Manufacturing these batteries on a larger scale represents one-third of the potential price reduction by 2025, McKinsey said." More >

How to Play Utica Opportunities of a Lifetime: Neal Dingmann
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (7/10/12)
The Utica is one of the best plays in the U.S., not just because it's new, but because its potential is not fully known, according to Neal Dingmann, managing director of investment bank SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. While lagging well results have kept the Utica a hidden gem, several companies are poised to reveal impressive results. Dingmann discusses undervalued companies capitalizing on the play in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

Iran Just Can't Stop Pumping Oil
Source: CNNMoney, Steve Hargreaves  (7/10/12)
"Despite sanctions that have crippled Iran's oil exports, the country continues to pump at nearly pre-sanction levels. The oil rich nation is struggling to sell its oil and has begun funneling the excess crude to storage locations on land and sea." More >

Large-Cap or Small-Cap Potash Stocks for the Long Haul?
Source: SmallCap Network, John Odovich  (7/10/12)
"With a drought spreading across a good portion of the country, it's a good time to take a closer look at large- and small-cap potash stocks." More >

James West's Secrets for Finding Tenbaggers
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (7/9/12)
Despite some rotten apples in the past, good, ethical promoters are "essential to the life cycle of public companies," according to James West, author and publisher of the Midas Letter. The best of them tell a credible story about the company's structure, finances and deposit. When promoters do their jobs and investors do their homework, everyone stands to benefit from the legendary "tenbaggers," such as those that West shares in this exclusive Gold Report interview. More >

Uranium: Sleeping Beauty, Awakening Giant
Source: Jeb Handwerger, GoldStockTrades   (7/9/12)
"Uranium supply in the U.S. must increase exponentially over the next few years. Utilities want a secure supply of uranium coming from U.S. miners rather than deal with geopolitical risk and resource nationalism in other parts of the world." More >

Energy Storage Technology Recharges
Source: ZDNet, Heather Clancy  (7/9/12)
"Considerable momentum is building behind newer energy storage technologies like advanced batteries." More >

Four Things Suppressing Crude Oil Prices Today
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (7/9/12)
"Oil prices are caught between the normal dynamics of geopolitical concerns, which push prices north, and continuing concerns over a global economic slowdown, which results in lowering expectations." More >

California Bill Helps Pave Way For Lithium Gold Rush
Source: Forbes, Todd Woody   (7/9/12)
"A bill moving through the California Legislature would help clear the way for a novel technology to mine lithium from geothermal brine in the Golden State's Salton Sea region." More >