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China is Looking For More Of This Metal

Jun 24, 2014 at 08:48

There's been a considerable "cooling" in the China commodities story of late.It used to be that the country was considered the main driver of metals and energy markets.…

Big Oil Is Cashing In On Iraq Violence

Jun 23, 2014 at 17:07

The spike in instability in several oil producing regions around the world is threatening to knock some production offline, but it is also boosting profits for drillers operating in trouble-free…

Surprising Facts About U.S. Energy Consumption

Jun 23, 2014 at 16:59

It is easy, with all that we hear about the rise of alternative energy in the U.S., to lose sight of one basic fact: In terms of real everyday energy…

ISIS: Is It All About The Oil?

Jun 23, 2014 at 16:35

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) – the radical Islamist group in control of large swaths of the two countries from which it takes its name -- has…

More on Iraq – The Baiji Refinery

Jun 23, 2014 at 16:18

A single picture is sufficient to tell the story of the fate of the Baiji Refinery in Iraq. Recently reached by the ISIS forces, it has been the largest refinery…

Here Are The First Market Reactions in Coal

Jun 23, 2014 at 08:47

It's no secret the coal market is depressed.Prices for thermal coal have fallen 50% from their five-year highs. Stock valuations for producers have tumbled--some by as much as…

Buying WTI Might Not Be The Slam Dunk You Think

Jun 20, 2014 at 17:25

There is, it seems, a constant stream of bad news coming from Iraq. As the rebel forces of ISIS advance closer to the capital Baghdad, it looks increasingly unlikely that…

How Japan’s Plan To Restart Reactors Is Hurting U.S. LNG

Jun 20, 2014 at 17:22

The window of opportunity for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers in the U.S. is beginning to close, and it is not because of slow permitting from the government. The…

Why What You Know About The Global Energy Game Is Wrong

Jun 20, 2014 at 17:17

U.S. oil production will beat output from the Middle East for the rest of the decade. And while that gives the United States some leverage on the international stage, at…

We Will Never Run Out of Oil (Which is Entirely Beside the Point)

Jun 20, 2014 at 17:10

Harvard economist Morris Adelman, famous for saying that we will never run out of oil, died last month. What followed the announcement of his death was a predictable…

11 Years On, We’re Still In ‘Shock And Awe’ Over Iraq

Jun 20, 2014 at 16:20

Iraq is burning, and now its largest refinery has quite possibly been taken over by Sunni insurgents.On June 18, reports on the ground remained unclear as…

Higher Oil Prices Are On The Way

Jun 20, 2014 at 11:29

For the last week, I had viewed the relative complacency of the oil markets to the latest struggles for control of Iraq as the correct response.  But now, I’m starting…

Why I Like Vertex Energy (VTNR) Despite The Warning Signs

Jun 20, 2014 at 11:27

Some technologies, even some industries, seem to be always on the verge of a breakthrough. The energy sector is particularly prone to this. If you believe the hype, then we…

Safe Bets in an Unsafe World

Jun 20, 2014 at 11:20

The first six months of 2014 are nearly in the books and it has proven to be a rocky ride for the oil markets. Back in January, analysts…

Global Energy Advisory – 20th June 2014

Jun 20, 2014 at 11:16

Regulatory AlertsStarting next year, the state of California will impose a 6.5-cent fee on every barrel of crude oil transported to the state via rail as part of…

The Most Volatile Game in Town

Jun 20, 2014 at 11:05

From my experience, June is a great month to take a look at the natural gas market. One reason is the speculative opportunities that can develop because of the weather.…

Mexico Shale Gas Industry and Energy Reform

Jun 20, 2014 at 10:09

The Ministry of Energy in Mexico has estimated a $100 billion in investment is needed over the next 10 years to develop Mexican shale resources.  Some sources have mentioned figures…

Investors Love Oil in This Leaderless Nation

Jun 20, 2014 at 08:46

Usually political turmoil is a showstopper for investment. When governments crumble, the resulting uncertainty sends stock buyers and debt financiers heading for the hills.But one nation bucked that…

Solar Wars: China Loses a Battle

Jun 19, 2014 at 17:10

The world’s biggest maker of solar panels wants to make sure investors think “soccer,” not “subsidies,” when they see the name “Yingli Solar.” That’s why billions of TV viewers are…

The World’s Top Polluters And What They’re Doing About It

Jun 19, 2014 at 16:55

There are still a few people in the world who dispute the existence of climate change, and even more who doubt that it is down to human activity. The vast…

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