EU Tells Italy to Keep Solar Incentives Stable
Source: Reuters  (4/18/11)
"Investors fear government will introduce an annual limit on installed photovoltaic capacity, braking sector growth." More >

Energy-Starved Future Looms
Source: Vancouver Sun, Mike De Souza  (4/18/11)
"Canada's military drafts four possible scenarios about global energy supplies." More >

Ag Will Have a Role in Growing Alt Energy
Source: Domestic Fuel  (4/18/11)
"Ag could play a prominent role in U.S. energy production over the next 20 years." More >

Sector Snap: Energy Firms Seen as M&A Targets
Source: Associated Press  (4/18/11)
"Deals of $8B–$13B could transpire every quarter through year-end 2011." More >

States Seek Greenhouse-Gas Curbs
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Jess Bravin and Stephen Power  (4/18/11)
"Supreme-Court case puts a twist on the debate over climate policy." More >

Green Architecture Builds Momentum
Source: Philly Burbs, Theresa Hegel  (4/18/11)
"The green market represented 28%–35% of nonresidential construction in 2010." More >

Oil Hits 32-Month High as Middle East Unrest Persists
Source: Marin Katusa, Casey Research  (4/18/11)
"For the remainder of 2011, uncertainty is oil's most reliable aspect." More >

Unmanned Military Aircraft Get a Boost
Source: UPI  (4/18/11)
"Unmanned aircraft may be the next step in developing lithium's full potential." More >

Brian Ostroff: Conflict Exposes Need for Phosphate Independence
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (4/14/11)
There's more to fertilizer than potash, according to Windermere Capital Managing Director Brian Ostroff. He touts the value to be found in phosphate and offers his take on how the unrest in Africa, environmental concerns, global food prices and basic geology drive the phosphate market in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

In Memory of John "Jack" Pugsley
Source: The Energy Report  (4/14/11)
On behalf of all of us at The Energy Report, we would like to take a moment to recognize the positive contribution made by longtime contributor and friend John "Jack" Pugsley, who passed away on April 8 after a sudden illness. He was a respected newsletter and book author, investment expert and friend. As far back as the 1970s, he has shared his investment insights through publications as diverse as Common Sense Viewpoint and The Stealth Investor. More >

Crude Oil Edges Toward $108
Source: MarketWatch, Claudia Assis  (4/14/11)
"Overbought pressures have been substantially reduced. . ." More >

Higher Phosphate Prices Ahead
Source: Mining Weekly, Matthew Hill  (4/14/11)
"North Africa and the Middle East comprise 80% of global phosphate resources." More >

Germany Backs French Commodity Regulation Plan
Source: Reuters  (4/13/11)
"France urges G20 nations to support limits on commodities trading positions, allowing for intervention at times of instability." More >

French Report Backs Shale Gas, Oil Production
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Geraldine Amiel  (4/13/11)
"French government explores options for alternative energy sources." More >

Nanofiltration for Better Energy Storage
Source: Chemistry World  (4/13/11)
"Nanofiltration membranes enhance the efficiency of vanadium redox flow batteries." More >

Egypt PM Orders Gas Contract Price Review
Source: CNBC  (4/13/11)
"Review of all deals could bring additional $3–$4 billion in income for Egypt." More >

Oil Rigs Turned into Artificial Reefs?
Source: Forbes, Alex Knapp  (4/13/11)
"Scientists urge that decommissioned oil rigs be transformed into artificial reefs." More >

Algae Could Replace 17% of U.S. Oil Imports
Source: ClickGreen  (4/13/11)
"Algae can produce 80 times more oil than corn, per hectare." More >

EU Hopes for Emissions Trading Link with California
Source: Argus Media  (4/13/11)
"EU aims to achieve a global price on carbon with 'linkable, compatible,' systems." More >

Goldman Sachs Signals End of Oil Price Rises
Source: Guardian, Tom Bawden  (4/13/11)
"IEA warns crude is now so expensive it's hitting the global economy." More >

Tapping Latin America's Lithium
Source: Latin Business Chronicle, Marta Colomar-Garcia and Xingjian Zhao  (4/13/11)
"Abundant lithium reserves make Latin America a highly attractive destination for international investment." More >

Josh Young: Transition Can Deliver Value in E&Ps
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (4/12/11)
Portfolio Manager and Founder Josh Young of Young Capital Management (YCM) looks for value in oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) companies. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Josh discusses some of his best ideas—strategies that could well deliver the significant upside and reduced risk investors might not expect from natural gas producers. More >

California Gov to Sign Renewable Energy Bill
Source: Associated Press  (4/12/11)
"Brown plans to sign legislation Tuesday that would require California utilities to get one-third of their power from renewable sources, giving the state the most aggressive U.S. alternative-energy mandate." More >

Oil Falls on Signs of Slowing Demand
Source: MSN  (4/12/11)
"Slower demand had led top exporter Saudi Arabia to cut back production and the IEA warned that strong prices could be eroding demand further." More >

Why High Oil Prices Are Likely Here to Stay
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors   (4/12/11)
"It's not just geopolitics that is threatening global oil production. . ." More >