Whiting USA Trust II (NYSE: WHZ) went public on March 23, 2012. The trust’s initial public offering priced at $20 per unit--the midpoint of management’s projected range--and the stock finished its first full day of trading above $24 per unit. But is the stock a good buy at these levels? Read More

Although China’s shale gas resources show promise, the NDRC’s ambitious production targets will be difficult to meet unless the Chinese government makes moves to stimulate large-scale development. Read More

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

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

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

The boom in onshore oil and gas drilling continues to redound throughout the US economy. Read More

The logistical bottleneck at Cushing, Okla., the delivery point for the crude oil that underlies the futures contracts traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange, has a number of implications for energy investors. Read More

US oil and gas trusts have become increasingly popular in this low-yield environment, but not every royalty trust is a winner. San Juan Permian Basin Royalty Trust lacks the upside of newly listed oil and gas trusts. Read More