Although China's domestic shale oil and gas potential has international oil companies salivating, expected growth in China’s demand for natural gas makes the long-term opportunity even more enticing. Read More

Barring any major geopolitical disruptions, supply and demand conditions suggest that oil prices should remain range-bound in 2012, Read More

The Marcellus Shale deposit is one of the largest natural gas formations in the world. Discover why investors have been flocking to the formation through a series of maps and diagrams. Read More

Coal is both necessary and burdensome, but a combination of reasonable regulation and market dynamics will help the US transition to cleaner fuels. Read More

Argentina's shale oil and gas formations in the Neuquen Basin show promise, but investors must remember that these plays are in the early stages of appraisal and development. Pricing and political headwinds are another concern. Read More

Here’s a rundown of some of frequently asked questions during the Orlando MoneyShow and my responses. Read More

International shale oil and gas plays show promise, but commercial production is years away. Read More

GM (NYSE: GM) is the poster child for industrial policy gone right. But for this one bright spot there are at least two creeping shadows of regulatory overreach. Read More

At this early stage in the security registration process, SandRidge Mississippian Trust II’s (NYSE: SDR) tax advantages, exposure to oil prices and potential for distribution growth make the stock worthy of consideration. However, much of this depends on the price at which the trust debuts; no stock is a buy at any price. Read More

Last Thursday, I hosted one of my regular Live Chat sessions with readers of The Energy Strategist. Here are my responses to a handful of common questions from subscribers. Read More