Oil Prices Rise on Positive Economic News
Source: Associated Press, Sandy Shore  (12/14/10)
"Demand es expected to improve for oil and gas in the coming months." More >

The Mercenary Geologist's Uranium Review: Q410
Source: Mickey Fulp  (12/14/10)
"I'm a uranium bull and think good times lie ahead for the sector." More >

Rwanda to Drill Three Geothermal Wells in 2011
Source: Bloomberg, David Malingha Doya  (12/13/10)
"When we confirm geothermal resources, we'll begin developing immediately." More >

Security of Supply
Source: Richard (Rick) Mills, Ahead of the Herd   (12/13/10)
"A crisis is emerging in the resource-extraction sector. . ." More >

Eagle Safety Concerns Stall Wind Projects
Source: Associated Press  (12/13/10)
"At least a year or longer before wind-farm permitting resumes." More >

The State of the States on Clean Energy
Source: Greener World Media, Joel Makower  (12/13/10)
"Lack of national energy policy is slowing the route to a low-carbon economy." More >

Uranium Spot Trading Volume Hits Record
Source: Bloomberg, Yuriy Humber  (12/13/10)
"Some 41.6 Mlb. of U308 was sold in the market last week." More >

Identifying Top Seeds in the Potash Boom
Source: Karen Roche and Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (12/9/10)
As growing middle classes in developing nations feed the need for fertilizer, how to increase production has become the real issue in agriculture. Major potash producers are lining up to fill that need. The Energy Report spoke with Adrian Day Asset Management Chairman and CEO Adrian Day and Wellington West Capital Markets Analyst Rob Winslow to get their take on the potash sector, and which companies have the sustainable competitive edge. More >

Oil Futures: Crude Prices Decline
Source: Dow Jones Newswires, Dan Strumpf  (12/9/10)
"Weaker equities, rising dollar erased a boost in prices." More >

Nigeria Files Bribery Charges Against Dick Cheney
Source: BBC News  (12/8/10)
"Lawsuit concerns a scandal involving a former subsidiary of Halliburton energy firm." More >

World Bank to Help Finance Carbon Markets
Source: The New York Times, John M. Broder  (12/8/10)
"Multimillion-dollar program aims to stimulate clean energy projects." More >

Administration Explores a Nuclear-Friendly 'Clean Energy' Standard
Source: The New York Times, Peter Behr  (12/8/10)
"Idea drew support from industry leaders and Congress." More >

Secretary of Commerce Launches Renewable Energy Export Initiative
Source: Renewable Energy World  (12/8/10)
"Initiative seeks to double renewable energy exports within five years." More >

Iranian Official Says Global Crude Oil Crisis Approaching
Source: Xinhua  (12/8/10)
"The era of cheap crude oil supply is already over, OPEC official says." More >

Key Senators Object to Longer Oil Exploration Reviews
Source: Dow Jones Newswires, Tennille Tracy  (12/8/10)
"Sens. Mary Landrieu, Lisa Murkowski claim extensions are 'unnecessary.'" More >

EPA Says Natural Gas Co. Contaminated Texas Wells
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Ryan Dezember and Angela Gonzalez  (12/8/10)
"EPA water testing identified "extremely high levels" of natural gas." More >

G-20 Determines World's Energy Fate
Source: CNET, Candace Lombardi  (12/8/10)
"Aggressive clean-energy policy would see $190B invested in industry by 2020." More >

Japan to Cooperate on Bolivian Lithium
Source: Fox News  (12/8/10)
"Morales reiterated that Bolivia wants 1partners not owners.'" More >

Kevin Smith: Yield and Shield Demand Underpinning MLPs
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (12/7/10)
Master limited partnership (MLP) yields are down due to unprecedented investment demand in the space and the bullish distribution growth outlook, according to Raymond James Analyst Kevin Smith. Focusing on upstream MLPs, he says "consolidation is sure to continue." In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Kevin talks about one MLP he rates a strong buy, as well as some others with positive outlooks. More >

Rick Rule: Caution, Extreme Volatility Ahead
Source: The Energy Report  (12/7/10)
Always well ahead of the pack, legendary investor Rick Rule presages major volatility in the energy markets. "I can guarantee this," he says, "over the next two years, we're going to experience unbelievable volatility." In this Energy Report transcript from his Dec. 3 webcast, Rick dissects the gamut of energies—from fossil to alternative—revealing an interesting paradox that is a "game-changer" for uranium, why he calls alternative energy "the alter ego of rare earths" and an international wild card in oil. Christmas comes early for knowledge-hungry investors, as Rick's altruistic counsel presents nothing short of a gift. To find out how to profit from the coming turbulence, read on. More >

Death of the Uranium Bear
Source: George Rolleston, Midas Letter   (12/7/10)
"We have the catalyst for resurrection of the uranium markets. . ." More >

Oil Prices Hit $90 Milestone
Source: Associated Press, Chris Kahn  (12/7/10)
"Prices crossed the $90 mark as President Obama extended Bush-era tax cuts." More >

Global Warming Case Goes to High Court
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Brent Kendall  (12/6/10)
"The plaintiffs argued the utility companies are a public nuisance." More >

Turkmenistan Seeks Separate Rates for Natural Gas
Source: The Economic Times, Rajeev Jayaswal  (12/6/10)
"Turkmenistan proposes charging different prices to supply natural gas." More >

Giant Oil Sands Shipments Stall on Opposition
Source: The Oregonian, Richard Read  (12/6/10)
"Environmentalists seize chance to rally opposition to Alberta's oil sands" More >