Category: Oil Investing

The War on Coal Intensifies

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 17, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why the war on coal is just beginning to heat up and offers a win-win scenario for long-term coal investors.

Profiting from Oil Transportation Regulation

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted February 12, 2014

Last July, a runaway oil train derailed and exploded in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic, engulfing the town in a flaming black ball of death, killing 47 people, and destroying half of the town...

Investing in Frac Sand

Written by Jason Williams
Posted February 11, 2014

With big announcements from U.S. Silica this week, we take a look at the value of frac sand companies.

Green-Lighting the Keystone XL Pipeline

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 10, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl dives right into the political mess surrounding the Keystone XL pipeline and explains why there are greener pastures ahead for these pipeline stocks.

Ametek (NYSE: AME) acquires VTI Instruments for $74 Million

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 9, 2014

Industrial instrument mega-company Ametek Inc. has acquired California-based measurement and testing company VTI Instruments.

Big Oil's Little Secret

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 6, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a hard look at why Big Oil is forced to spend billions of dollars each year to keep production steady, and he shows investors who is taking full advantage...

Quantum (NASDAQ: QTWW) Sees Increase in CNG Tanks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 5, 2014

Vehicles powered by compressed natural gas are growing in popularity, and Quantum has the orders to prove it.

CB&I (NYSE: CBI) Scores Gulf Pipe Contract with Dow

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 4, 2014

Looking ahead to five new propylene, ethylene, and polyethelene factories in the Gulf Coast region, CB&I has scored a new infrastructure contract with chemical giant Dow.

OPEC Cheats You Out of Billions

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 3, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl shows readers how the U.S. is finally flipping the tables on OPEC.

Breitling Energy (OTC: BECC) makes new discovery in Texas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 29, 2014

Texas-based Breitling Energy Corporation has made a new discovery in Taylor County, Texas.

Saudi Economy to Run on Empty by 2020

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 27, 2014

How would you feel about America's current oil boom if you were part of a ruling family whose power rested on its ability to corner almost 20% of the world's proven oil reserves?

Chemical Businesses Continue to Improve

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 27, 2014

The industrial chemical business is continuing to rebound, says the American Chemistry Council, posting a slight gain over December, and a modest raise over last year.