US natural gas prices will likely remain depressed for at least the next few years, with any potential upside hinging on weather conditions.
Energy Stocks
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Low natural gas prices have weighed on the earnings of many energy services companies, but so far Schlumberger has bucked the trend. Here’s why
China’s appetite for natural resources to fuel its growth is putting pressure on developed countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Natural gas has come way down from the days of 2008, when it traded north of $13.
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China is home to three of the world’s 10 largest oil companies by market capitalization. Here’s a closer look at CNOOC Ltd’s (Hong Kong: 883, NYSE: CEO) operations and growth prospects.
The Eagle Ford Shale formation in South Texas has become one of the hottest shale deposits in the United States. Check out these Eagle Ford Shale maps to find out why.
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?
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.
