Goldman Sachs Says Oil Prices Will Soar to $130 in 12 Months. . .We Told You That Weeks Ago
Source: William Patalon III, Money Morning  (9/27/11)
"Oil-related stocks—and energy investments in general—are 'must have' portfolio holdings. . .but how do you play them?" More >

Oil Field Services Shine
Source: Dirk Van Dijk, Zacks Investment Research  (9/27/11)
"Squeezing the last practical drop out of existing fields also becomes more important. In other words, the oil service intensity of oil exploration and production is rising." More >

The Power Sector Shakeup
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (9/27/11)
"There is a revolution unfolding in the generation of electricity. As it unfolds, it will also change the world of investing." More >

Japan 'Determined' to Restart Nuclear Plants, Why Isn't Germany?
Source: Rob Chang, Versant Partners  (9/27/11)
"It would be prohibitively expensive to replace nuclear power with conventional power sources such as liquefied natural gas ("LNG") or coal." More >

Oil up 4.5% on Hope for Europe Debt Deal
Source: Associated Press, Sandy Shore  (9/27/11)
"Investors are encouraged that another recession can be avoided and demand for energy products will improve if Greece does not default." More >

Finding the Silver Lining in Solar Industry's Storm Clouds
Source: Business Journalism, Melissa Preddy  (9/26/11)
"The outlook for solar-related businesses in your region may be brighter than you think." More >

EU Ban Forces Syria to Cut Oil Production
Source: Financial Times, Javier Blas  (9/26/11)
"Industry executives and oil traders said the country had been unable to attract buyers despite offering discounts." More >

Scotland Turns to Middle East to Drive Renewables Investment
Source: Business Green, Jessica Shankleman and James Murray  (9/26/11)
"First Minister Alex Salmond is expected to announce a series of measures designed to support the country's fast expanding low-carbon economy." More >

Canada Expected to Add a Record 1,338 MW of Wind Capacity in 2011
Source: Platts  (9/26/11)
"Canada is expected to end 2011 with more than 5,300 MW of installed wind energy capacity—enough to power more than 1.5 million Canadian homes every year." More >

USGS Finds Earth More Acidic
Source: UPI  (9/26/11)
"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."
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World Energy Use Will Grow by 53%, Led by China and India
Source: Sustainable Business  (9/26/11)
"Energy use in China and India is expected to more than double by 2035." More >

Doug Casey: Glowing Prospects for Uranium
Source: Karen Roche and JT Long of The Energy Report  (9/22/11)
The Western world's skittishness, skepticism and staunch opposition when in comes to nuclear energy won't stand in the way of its production elsewhere in the world. It will be full steam ahead in China, India and other developing nations, says Casey Research Chairman Doug Casey, and the Western world is tiny in comparison. In fact, "I'd say uranium is a great place to be for at least the next generation," he tells us in this Energy Report exclusive. With ever-advancing technology enabling economic recovery in places where it previously wasn't possible, he's also optimistic about natural gas and oil. More >

Oil Falls Sharply on Global Economic Worries
Source: Associated Press  (9/22/11)
"Oil has dropped 29% since April, and the Fed gave little comfort following its two-day meeting this week." More >

Potash and Phosphate Q411 Outlook
Source: Leia Toovey, Potash Investing News  (9/22/11)
"The potash and phosphate markets are positioned to post a strong fourth quarter. The biggest gains were made in Q311, when producers were able to ink supply contracts." More >

Iran Seeks Integrated Asian Energy Market
Source: Press TV  (9/22/11)
"Integrated market would meet the interests of West Asian energy producers and East Asian consumers." More >

Richest MLP People in America
Source: Hinds Howard, MLP Hindsight  (9/22/11)
"The new rich list is out, the one that lists the 400 richest Americans." More >

U.S. and Russia Commit to Expand Nuclear Power
Source: World Nuclear News  (9/21/11)
"Energy leaders from Russia and America have made a "commitment to supporting the safe and secure expansion of civil nuclear energy.'" More >

IAEA to Organize Nuclear Fast-Response Team
Source: Platts, Ann MacLachlan  (9/21/11)
"The French-proposed initiative was widely supported by ministers from other nations interested in nuclear power." More >

Solar Power Excelling at U.S. Schools
Source: Renewable Energy World, Eric Paul  (9/21/11)
"As schools battle with budget deficits and look to educate students about renewable energy, this rapidly growing market has attracted solar developers." More >

Natural Gas Prices to Surge 71%
Source: The Street, Andrea Tse  (9/21/11)
"LNG prices could jump as Japan and China fight for the resource and India builds out its massive power infrastructure projects." More >

Green Energy, the Cost-Efficient Option
Source: Salon.com, David Sirota  (9/21/11)
"Green energy is suddenly drawing sustenance in a swath of the economy that today seems like a barren desert: the devastated housing market." More >

Developers Warm to Small-Scale Geothermal
Source: Renewable Energy World, Chris Webb  (9/21/11)
"Ground Source Heat Pump applications are gaining traction, but varying climatic, geological and economic conditions set dissimilar paces for adopting new geothermal technologies." More >

More Upside Seen for Fertilizer Producers
Source: Globe and Mail, Darcy Keith  (9/21/11)
"CIBC World Markets anticipates supply constraints from the rising costs of building new capacity." More >

Battery Researchers Look to Seaweed
Source: EarthTechling, Steve Duda  (9/21/11)
"Researchers at Clemson University have identified a promising new binder material for lithium-ion battery electrodes." More >

United States Reaffirms Nuclear Commitment
Source: Dave Brown, Uranium Investing News  (9/21/11)
"'The United States supports expanded and reliable access to fuel supplies, working through the commercial marketplace and public-private partnerships, for peaceful nuclear programs." More >