Natural gas transforms into a liquid when it’s cooled to minus 260 degrees, enabling exporters to load the liquefied commodity onto specialized carriers for shipment to an import terminal. LNG frees gas from the physical constraints of the global pipeline system. Before the widespread commercialization of LNG technology, natural gas… Read More

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

Those unfamiliar with the energy sector often equate the oil and gas industry with drillers and producers, overlooking the industrial companies that provide critical components and services. Here are two small-cap industrial names that generate more than 50 percent of their revenue from the oil and gas industry and stand to benefit over the long term from their exposure to key growth trends. Read More

When most investors think of energy stocks, mega-caps such as Chevron Corp (NYSE: CVX) and Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) usually come to mind. These giants should form the cornerstone of an investor’s portfolio. But some investment opportunities fly under the radar. Read More

We continue to expect the global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to expand significantly in coming years. Here are our top plays on this trend and an upcoming initial public offering that we're monitoring. Read More

The best US oil and gas trusts offer investors high tax-advantaged yields, the promise of significant near-term distribution growth and potential upside from higher commodity prices. Do the latest initial public offerings live up to our investment criteria? 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

Teekay LNG Partners reported fourth-quarter DCF of $44.1 million, up 12 percent from a year ago. These results covered the partnership’s quarterly distribution of $0.63 per unit but seemingly left little margin for error. For many Master Limited Partnerships, such a thin coverage ratio would be construed as a… Read More