The shift in nuclear power from developed nations to third-world countries is an important trend for investors to understand because it is largely redefining the entire…
Some people talk about peak energy (or oil) supply. They expect high prices and more demand than supply. Other people talk about energy demand hitting a…
The risks of owning fossil fuels are rising, along with the temperature, even before carbon gets its price. However, as has been mentioned, the downside to…
If the U.S. is willing to conclude a deal with Iran, lift sanctions and allow Iran to export oil, shouldn’t the U.S. itself allow oil exports?…
One of the hottest issues in both politics and the energy industry over the last year has been the fight surrounding the ban on exports of…
After years of anticipation, the renewable energy revolution is finally here. Solar energy is poised to become the dominant player in electricity markets worldwide moving forward,…
By now, most of us have a view on solar power. You may believe it is the future of energy; that harnessing the very energy that…
Earlier this year, most of the financial stories were about how the Fed will start to raise interest rates in June. Much of this speculation…
The Greek debt crisis is coming to a head as negotiators from Greece and its European creditors meet in Brussels for a last-ditch emergency meeting. A…
Investors looking for an alternative to the staid and slow growth in the U.S. increasingly seem to be turning to international equities in hopes that there…
It has become popular to demonize fossil fuels. Pop stars, press, politicians and now pontiffs speak with a single voice: We know that technology based on…
The EIA has finally updated their International Energy Statistics with data through February 2015. All data in the charts below are Crude + Condensate and…
In its ongoing effort to squeeze out carbon pollution from the U.S. economy, the Obama administration’s latest target is the trucking industry. On June 19, the…
Argentina once led the Americas in wealth creation, but today the Argentine government is in default and doing everything it can to attract foreign capital. The…
This is not the first time rumors have surfaced around possible energy asset sales in Brazil. But the latest divestment could be the most significant, particularly…
Russian energy giant Gazprom is building up a global portfolio with a western oil major. Gazprom and Royal Dutch Shell are teaming up on several energy…
Just last week I wrote on the possibility of a renewed downturn in oil prices, owing to the fact that huge volumes of supplies could potentially come online in…
Let’s face it; investing in wind power in any meaningful way is difficult. Everything points to serious growth in the industry over the next few years,…
In 2014, Asia was highest regional importer of LNG with a record 182 million tonnes, a report from BG group stated. Japan has long been the…
It is probably not news to most investors that the global mining industry is in trouble at this point. The Chinese, long one of the