Nymex Crude Flat as Traders Eye Middle East Tensions
Source: Dow Jones, Jerry DiColo  (2/17/11)
"Unrest in the region has kept oil markets on edge." More >

Geothermal Drilling Reveals Magma Surprise
Source: Our Amazing Planet  (2/17/11)
"Volcanic magma bodies could become attractive sources of high-grade energy." More >

On with the Wind: Obama's New Wind Energy Plan
Source: Kaitlin Walter, Energy & Capital  (2/16/11)
"It's time for America to whirl on into some energy- and wallet-saving projects." More >

Recovery Act: The Most Important Energy Bill in U.S History
Source: Grist, Bracken Hendricks and Jorge Madrid  (2/16/11)
"Comprehensive energy reform will create millions of jobs in the U.S." More >

DOE: U.S. Ethanol Output Declines 0.8%
Source: Bloomberg, Leela Landress  (2/16/11)
"U.S. ethanol production fell to 893,000 bpd last week." More >

Growing in Power, Natural Gas Attracts Enemies
Source: Greenwire, Anne Mulkern  (2/16/11)
"Several groups launched campaigns highlighting the energy's potential problems." More >

IEA Finds Vast Solar Potential in Middle East, Africa
Source: Reve  (2/16/11)
"The region could generate 100 times the combined electricity consumption of MENA and Europe." More >

China Enters Race to Develop Nuclear Energy from Thorium
Source: The Guardian  (2/16/11)
"Project aims not only to develop technology, but to secure intellectual property rights." More >

Feinstein Says GOP Bill Would Halt Energy Projects
Source: Associated Press, Kevin Freking  (2/16/11)
"House Republicans aim to scale back a program that helps finance renewable energy projects." More >

Jeffrey Hayden and Chad Mabry: Stay Very Oily
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (2/15/11)
In 2010, some of the best-performing companies in the E&P space transitioned to a heavier focus on oil, which has been strong, and away from natural gas where prices are weak. That trend is likely to continue this year, according to Rodman & Renshaw Senior Analysts Jeff Hayden and Chad Mabry who remain bullish, even though they're not betting on sustained prices above $100/Bbl. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Jeff and Chad bring some growth and value ideas into sharp focus. More >

Alaska Oil Pipeline Has Major Safety Risks
Source: Christian Science Monitor, Mark Guarino  (2/15/11)
"The 800-mile pipeline ships 12% of domestic oil supply." More >

Oil Prices Fall on Economy, Supply Concerns
Source: Associated Press, Sandy Shore  (2/15/11)
"U.S. sales data suggests consumers are spending less based on high energy prices." More >

Seven Steps to Reclaiming the Nuclear Initiative
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (2/14/11)
"America has no time to lose in the nuclear race." More >

Stephen Baldwin Sues Kevin Costner over Gulf Spill Invention
Source: Guardian, Ed Pilkington  (2/14/11)
"Baldwin says he was duped into selling shares in 'Costner solution' as BP agreed to pay more." More >

Gulf Claims Process Under Fire
Source: Associated Press  (2/14/11)
"Washington lawmakers are demanding the White House step in." More >

UAE: OPEC Ready to Boost Oil Supply
Source: Bloomberg  (2/14/11)
"IEA forecasts global consumption will rise to 89.3 Mbbls./day in 2011." More >

GOP Continues Efforts to Block GHG Regulations
Source: Environmental Leader  (2/14/11)
"GOP's spending legislation would bar EPA from regulating GHG emissions." More >

Lithium Sector Set to Rip Higher
Source: Inside Futures, Paul Thornton  (2/14/11)
"The Global X Lithium ETF, LIT, has just resumed its uptrend." More >

Standing up to King Coal
Source: Louisville Courier-Journal, James Bruggers  (2/14/11)
"We want the bulldozers to stay off our mountains' backs." More >

Obama Budget Calls for Major Nuclear Investments
Source: The Hill, Andrew Restuccia  (2/14/11)
"Proposal calls for $36B in loan guarantees, over $800B for research." More >

Bear Season in the S&P 500 and Oil
Source: J.W. Jones, Options Trading Signals  (2/14/11)
"Oil prices are hanging onto a key support level by a thread. . ." More >

Philip Williams: Uranium to Cross $100 Threshold in 2011
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (2/10/11)
Philip Williams, Pinetree Capital's VP of business development, says the spot price for uranium will likely explode above $100/lb. in 2011. The good news, Philip says, is that even when uranium comes off its high, it will likely only fall to around $80. If Philip's right, we're on the cusp of another round of uranium market madness. Read this Energy Report exclusive for some of Pinetree's favorite uranium and lithium plays. More >

Abu Dhabi Planning Solar Energy-Generating Pyramids
Source: Construction Week Online, Elizabeth Broomhall  (2/10/11)
"Project aims to harness energy, attract tourism with award-winning structures that double as sundials, lunar calendars." More >

EPA Is Bulls Eye of House GOP Budget Cuts
Source: USA Today, Wendy Koch  (2/10/11)
"Targeted programs include air pollution, drinking water, renewable energy. . ." More >

Hackers in China Hit Western Oil Companies
Source: Associated Press  (2/10/11)
"McAfee report said attackers stole information on operations, bidding for oil fields and financing." More >