Nigeria Now OPEC's Second-Largest Exporter
Source: Bloomberg, Stephen Voss and Ayesha Daya  (7/18/11)
"Energy companies in Nigeria stepped up oil output following a government amnesty, trumping Iran's number-two spot." More >

Germany Has No Plans to Sell More Oil
Source: Bloomberg, Rachel Graham  (7/18/11)
"Germany is one of 12 countries that made oil stockpiles available in the IEA program." More >

Shale Gas Isn't Actually Evil
Source: The New Republic, Michael Levi  (7/18/11)
"It isn't that the gas producers need our sympathy; it's that we're in need of their product." More >

China Gets Picky
Source: Marin Katusa, Casey Research   (7/18/11)
"The age of huge, blind Chinese investments is waning." More >

Phil McPherson: Go West for Oil
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (7/14/11)
The new California gold rush is about black gold, not the yellow variety. At least that's where Global Hunter Securities Partner and Senior Analyst Phil McPherson is looking for his edge in exploration and production. He's also finding names in Bakken and Colombia that may have been forgotten (or just plain misunderstood) by investors. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Phil elaborates on his best ideas, some of which could yield huge multiples for investors. More >

Oil Dips on Inventory Report
Source: The Street, Andrea Tse  (7/14/11)
"Oil pares gains on bearish aspects of a weekly inventory report." More >

Pickens vs. Koch in Natural-Gas Feud
Source: Bloomberg, Jim Snyder  (7/13/11)
"Debate over the Natural Gas Act pits billionaires against one another." More >

Gunmen Blow Up Egypt-Israel Gas Pipeline
Source: Bloomberg with Associated Press  (7/13/11)
"Latest of four such attacks this year highlights authority/citizen tensions." More >

Frank Curzio: Penny Stocks to Profit from Higher Oil & Gas Demand
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (7/12/11)
Oil and gas markets, as well as the technology to produce, distribute and utilize them, are evolving to meet growing global energy needs. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Frank Curzio, editor of the Penny Stock Specialist newsletter, brings us up to date on his views for what lies ahead in the energy markets and offers several ideas for investors seeking underpriced bargains with great growth potential. While his newsletter's definition of penny stocks extends beyond pennies, he believes that the opportunities are in the dollars. More >

Oil Prices Rebound on Euro Recovery
Source: The Street, Andrea Tse  (7/12/11)
"A stronger euro and the successful auction of Italian 12-month bills bolstered prices." More >

GAS Futures Rise on U.S. Heat Wave
Source: Dow Jones, Amy D'Onofrio  (7/12/11)
"Traders bet many Americans will need to stay inside to escape the heat." More >

What's Up (or Down) with the Nat Gas Market?
Source: Mickey Fulp, Mercenary Geologist   (7/12/11)
"The U.S. could easily become a global net exporter of natural gas in the near term." More >

Crude Oil Tops $98
Source: UPI  (7/7/11)
"Crude oil prices topped $98 per barrel as the U.S. added 157,000 jobs in June." More >

Oil Showing Signs of Strength and Higher Prices
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (7/7/11)
"If these resistance levels break, the sky's the limit for the next rally."
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Get Ready for $150 Oil
Source: Barron's, Gene Epstein  (7/7/11)
"As oil producers' spare capacity declines to worrisome levels, prices could reach new records." More >

Iran, Iraq Solidify Energy Partnership
Source: Reuters, Khalid al-Ansary  (7/6/11)
"Iran aims to boost trade to $10B this year as it looks to strengthen economic ties, especially in the oil sector." More >

Were Markets Tipped to Obama's Tap?
Source: CNBC, Jeff Cox  (7/6/11)
"In retrospect, oil's price move following the Strategic Petroleum Reserve tap is starting to look fishy." More >

Oil Up Past $96 on Higher Price Forecast
Source: Associated Press, Pablo Gorondi and Alex Kennedy  (7/5/11)
"Oil prices bounced back." More >

What's Next for Canada's Oil Sands?
Source: Keith Schaefer   (7/5/11)
"It's a feast or famine future scenario for Canadian oil sands production." More >

Argentina Has High Hopes for a Shale Payoff
Source: New York Times, Clifford Krauss  (7/5/11)
"An oil field called Vaca Muerta—'dead cow' in English—has finally come to life." More >

Eric Nuttall: Looking for Oil and Gas Values, Not Value Traps
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (6/30/11)
Sprott Energy Fund Portfolio Manager Eric Nuttall wants an edge when he can find one. He's bullish on oil, but he prefers to play the good oil story, not the commodity. And even though he's bearish on natural gas, he's finding names that may provide exceptional growth. Eric shares his best ideas in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

Oil Rising to Pre-SPR Release Levels
Source: CNN Money, Steve Hargreaves  (6/30/11)
"What's driving the market—fundamentals or pure speculation?" More >

Lawmakers Seek Inquiry of Natural Gas Industry
Source: New York Times, Ian Urbina  (6/29/11)
"The House Committee on Natural Resources hopes to meet in coming weeks as concerns mount on all sides." More >

EIA Chief Defends Nat Gas Production Estimates
Source: Platts, Derek Sands  (6/29/11)
"News stories earlier this week questioned the economic viability of the U.S. shale gas development." More >

How Shale Gas May Transform Energy Markets
Source: Marin Katusa, Casey Energy Report  (6/28/11)
"Shale resources add more than 40% to the world's gas volume." More >