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The Motley Fool
February 22, 2008
Kris Eddy |
Digging Into the Oil Sands There's oil in them thar sands. The world wants it, and it's not doing the growing international economy much good trapped in sand. It's not easy or pretty to get to it, but for companies playing in the oil sands, sustained high oil prices would mean high sweet profits for years to come.   |
The Motley Fool
October 19, 2005
Robert Aronen |
Oh, Canada's Oil Sands Our northern neighbors are sitting on a potential 2.5 trillion barrels of oil. While oil sands production appears to be poised for future growth, investing in this area does carry some risks. |
The Motley Fool
January 31, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Big Oil, Bigger Profits ExxonMobil reaps the benefits of rising energy prices yet again. Whether the future holds more expensive oil or cheaper oil, investors can probably count on ExxonMobil to be there making the most of it. |
Wired
July 2004
Brendan I. Koerner |
The Trillion-Barrel Tar Pit Who needs "oil independence" - our friendly neighbor to the north is sitting on a black gold mine! |
BusinessWeek
July 11, 2005
Palmeri & Coy |
Is There Plenty Of Oil? Thanks to a combination of higher prices, increased exploration and production spending, and improved technology, oil supplies are poised to grow much faster than they have in recent years. |
Geotimes
March 2003
Greg Peterson |
New stature for Canadian oil sands Estimates of Canada's oil reserves jumped from 4.9 billion barrels to 180 billion this year, making the country the second-largest oil reserve in the world, according to an annual survey. This year the figure included Alberta's vast oil sands as part of Canada's oil reserves. |
The Motley Fool
March 15, 2004
Salim Haji |
Unearthing Values in Oil Stocks As the price of oil continues to hit new highs, oil stocks should benefit. One company looks particularly good. As the price of oil continues to hit new highs, oil stocks should benefit. Suncor, a small, non-traditional Canadian company, particularly stands out as an attractive investment opportunity. |
Wired
December 2005
Spencer Reiss |
Why $5 Gas Is Good for America The skyrocketing cost of oil is sending pump prices soaring. But it's also subsidizing research into new technologies that can change the energy game. |
The Motley Fool
March 6, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
Nanotech of the North Chevron's use of nanotech could minimize risk in reaping Canada's oil sands. Investors, take note. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2007
Tyghe Trimble |
Using Nukes To Extract Oil: Time Machine 1960 Forty-seven years ago the Atomic Energy Commission's Plowshare Program looked into using nuclear bombs for energy and industrial purposes. |
Popular Mechanics
November 21, 2007
Mike Allen |
Synthetic or Mineral Oil? Setting the Record Straight (Finally) There's a lot of rhetoric, largely because some manufacturers and peddlers of synthetics have made a lot of inaccurate and self-serving claims over the years. |
The Motley Fool
November 30, 2005
Robert Aronen |
Another Peek at Peak Oil It's all downhill from here. What does the future hold? Even if we are not sitting atop the peak, the supply-and-demand balance is so tight that energy companies should lead the market for many more years. |
The Motley Fool
June 17, 2004
Salim Haji |
Suncor Shines On As oil prices remain high, Suncor sees continued rapidly growing production while maintaining high profitability. Suncor's core business model is based on mining oil sands in Alberta, Canada. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2007
Robert Aronen |
One Road to Lower Gas Prices Americans consume 20.8 million bpd of crude, compared to domestic production of 5.2 million bpd. Conservation stands as the lone card in our hand. As an investor, all of this points toward continuation of the oil boom. |
Financial Planning
October 1, 2005
Richard Vodra |
The Next Energy Crisis Diminishing oil supplies could be considered a variable that, like inflation, should be part of a judicious financial plan. Here's what advisers and consumers need to know. |
Scientific American
February 13, 2006
JR Minkel |
Pinching Out Sulfur A few young companies with unconventional methods of sweetening crude oil may soon answer the call for new and better technology to comply with the tightening sulfur limits mandated by Europe and the U.S. |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2006
Robert Aronen |
Gas Prices Won't Go Down Blaming Big Oil does not get to the root of rising prices at the pump, but the negative publicity oil companies face may cause oil stocks to sell off, and that could make for some temporary bargains in the oil patch. Pay attention, and you may just profit from the hoopla. |
Reason
May 2006
Ronald Bailey |
Peak Oil Panic Is the planet running out of gas? If it is, what should the Bush administration do about it? |
Popular Mechanics
April 2008
Brad Reagan |
America @ $100/Barrel: How Long Will the Oil Last? Major discoveries of oil within our own borders could help reduce foreign imports. |
The Motley Fool
September 14, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Oil Keeps Slip-Sliding Around What does recent price action say about the outlook for oil prices? |
The Motley Fool
September 13, 2005
Robert Aronen |
Totally French? In light of increased oil prices, the French government has pressured the major oil companies in Europe to lower prices. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2007
Carl Hoffman |
New Tech to Tap North America's Vast Oil Reserves It takes big machines that make a big mess to mine black gold in Northern Alberta's oil sands. Is this oil rush worth it? |
BusinessWeek
November 19, 2007
Peter Coy |
Is $100 Oil As Lethal As It Looks? Economists are more worried about housing's downturn than oil's upturn, and for good reason. |
The Motley Fool
June 5, 2006
Robert Aronen |
Oil Sands Set to Explode With abundant speculation surrounding the oil sands, where are the best investment ideas? Suncor... EnCana... Canadian Natural Resources Limited... etc. |
The Motley Fool
May 7, 2004
Bill Mann |
Oil Hits $40 And the high price of petroleum seems likely to persevere. |
IDB America
September 2002
Ramon Espinasa |
The case for hemispheric energy integration An oil industry expert argues that Latin America and the Caribbean could help to diminish U.S. dependence on petroleum imports from the Middle East |
BusinessWeek
July 11, 2005
Otis Port |
Tapping Gushers Beneath The Gushers Many engineers are reassessing the riches that may lie hidden under low-flow oil wells. |
The Motley Fool
September 11, 2006
Robert Aronen |
Oil Again on Center Stage The international economic and political response to the attacks of Sept. 11 put oil front and center. Investors, what now? |
BusinessWeek
May 28, 2007
Christopher Palmeri |
Pumping Cash, Not Oil Exxon's risk-averse stock-buyback strategy is the new profit model. |
Geotimes
July 2006
Rasoul Sorkhabi |
Energy Problems Need Energy Solutions A sensible energy policy should plan to heal, not worsen, our country's addiction to oil. This can be achieved by reducing our oil consumption, and diversifying our energy sources to create an "energy-mix" market. Both strategies are necessary. |
BusinessWeek
April 26, 2004
Coy, Reed & Bush |
The Trouble With Gushing Oil Demand Traders, worried about any interruption in supply, have bid up oil prices. |
Geotimes
April 2003
Lisa M. Pinsker |
Majors Return to Russian Oil Fields There's a resurgence of interest among Western oil companies in Russia. |
The Motley Fool
March 12, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Chevron's New Downstream Tricks A new process could increase the amount of gasoline manufactured from gooey crude. |
The Motley Fool
April 9, 2007
David Lee Smith |
Dangerous Curves Ahead Declining production at the world's largest oil fields spells trouble. These concerns should lead wise investors to pay careful attention to the vital energy sector. |
The Motley Fool
June 1, 2006
Robert Aronen |
Is the Oil Boom Over? The oil patch is undoubtedly cyclical. Do the numbers support the notion that the oil boom is coming to a close? Investors, take note. |
Salon.com
October 29, 2001
Damien Cave |
Stuck in the Gulf Could Central Asian oil, piped through a rebuilt Afghanistan, wean the West from the Mideast? Chances are slim... |
The Motley Fool
October 18, 2006
Jean Graham |
Book Review: "Twilight in the Desert" In this book, Matthew Simmons has written a pivotal and accessible work confronting the complacent notion that there is an inexhaustible supply of oil to be readily tapped when needed. |
The Motley Fool
April 30, 2007
Toby Shute |
Suncor Still Under Construction Oil sands production will continue to present unique challenges, and Suncor will have to navigate plenty of operational risks to meet its ambitious targets. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2006
Robert Aronen |
Hugo Chavez Makes His Move Venezuela's leader wants to be OPEC's top dog. The other members of OPEC are unlikely to welcome this development, but it will not be easy for them to simply reject the proposal. Investors, take note. |
Finance & Development
March 1, 2003
Bright E. Okogu |
Middle East to Dominate World Oil for Many Years With oil exports from MENA projected to more than double by 2020, this region will continue to dominate the oil market for the foreseeable future. |
The Motley Fool
August 7, 2006
Robert Aronen |
BP's Bad News BP is shutting down a major Alaskan oil field to repair a pipeline. Just one more blow to the nation's fragile energy infrastructure. It will take a long time and a ton of money before America's energy infrastructure is back in top form. |
Registered Rep.
January 1, 2006
Bob Hirschfeld |
Running on Empty? An interview with the Houston oil and gas analyst Matthew Simmons on dwindling natural resources and what investors can expect from the volatile world energy market. |
Geotimes
August 2006
Kathryn Hansen |
BP Halts North Slope Oil Pipeline In the latest blow to the energy giant, the company started shutting down pipelines that transport oil from the Prudhoe Bay oil field on Alaska's North Slope. The announcement raised oil prices by more than $2 per barrel on the NY Merchantile Exchange, putting the price at $76.98. |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2008
Philip Durell |
Best International Stock: Canadian Natural Resources A quick profile of oil and gas producer Canadian Natural Resources. |
The Motley Fool
April 8, 2008
Toby Shute |
2 Peak Oil Plays Think long-term oil prices are headed higher? Then these energy picks may be for you: Canadian Natural Resources... Denbury Resources... |
The Motley Fool
August 22, 2005
Robert Aronen |
Is Oil Nearing Its Peak? According to the peak oil theory, today's gas prices may seem like bargains in the future. Though challenging, investing in oil looks like a good bet. |
BusinessWeek
February 28, 2005
Stanley Reed |
The Oil Patch Is Getting Slippery "The days that people had gotten used to, where oil was inexpensive and easily available -- those days are gone," says one oil spokesman. |
The Motley Fool
September 27, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Big Oil Doesn't Hate Hydrogen Oil companies can be nasty, sure, but alternative-energy fans have exaggerated their faults. Ignore the hype, investigate the technology, and invest accordingly. |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Suncor Stuck on Tar Sands Despite a January fire, current prices still make oil sands production profitable. If you believe that Suncor can hit the prerelease analyst estimate of more than $4 for 2006, the stock might look pretty interesting. |
Geotimes
December 2005
William L. Fisher |
Energy Outlook 2005 Analysts say political events and natural disasters might well interrupt world oil supplies, but lack of resources and production capability should not. Beyond oil, other energy sources will be creating their own economies in the near future. |
