Category Archives: Natural Gas

Natural Gas

Lower Cost Fuels –

Posted on 10. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

In recent surveys, analysts have predicted that oil and natural gas will no longer be the lowest cost fuels.  The prediction asserts that renewable energy is on the horizon. To view a related article, please click here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081210/ap_on_bi_ge/finding_oil_costs Jim Sutliff

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Natural Gas: Ready For A Run –

Posted on 20. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Natural Gas prices declined slightly because investors have moved towards crude oil.  Opec has grabbed the attention of traders by indicating that a cut in production is likely at the next meeting.  Natural Gas should still show gains with winter … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Declines –

Posted on 7. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Natural Gas declined after reports indicated that supplies were increasing and that demand would continue to decline.  At the same time crude oil had a slight increase due to OPEC members asking for a cut in production.  The likely result … Continue reading →

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Gulf Natural Gas Still Down –

Posted on 5. September 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Nearly 90% of the natural gas production in the gulf of Mexico is still shut down.  One of the major natural gas connections has just been restored.  Earlier, the Sabine Pipeline LLC declared a force majuere and shut down the Henry … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Ike: Category 4 –

Posted on 4. September 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Hurricane Ike has been listed as a category 4.  It has been less than 24 hours since Ike was a tropical storm.  Crude oil prices are already starting to rebound. To view a related article, please click here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080904/ap_on_re_us/tropical_weather James Sutliff

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Hurricane Gustav May Shutdown Oil –

Posted on 31. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Hurricane Gustav may hit the gulf oil and natural gas harder than Katrina.  Gustave is expected to be a category 4 or 5 when it hits the offshore oil installations this weekend.  Evacuations have already begun and the return time … Continue reading →

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Worse Than Katrina?

Posted on 29. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Jim Rouiller, a senior enrgy meteorologist has stated that, “A land strike to the west of New Orleans will place this great city within the most dangerous part of the storm, Gustav has the potential to generate much more damage … Continue reading →

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CME & NYMEX Approve Merger –

Posted on 19. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

CME and Nymex shareholders voted to approve the merger.  CME is the world’s largest derivative exchange and NYMEX is the energy and metals market.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/topstories/feeds/reuters/2008/08/18/2008-08-18T204808Z_01_N18475834_RTRIDST_0_CME-NYMEX-VOTE-URGENT.html James Sutliff

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Pickens Meets Obama –

Posted on 17. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

T. Boone Pickens has met with Obama to discuss possible energy policies.  This is similar to a meeting that he had with McCain just one week ago.  Pickens is the founder of BP Capital and is also a billionaire who helped … Continue reading →

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Storm Has Limited Effect –

Posted on 4. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Even with a tropical storm closing in on gulf refineries oil still fell over $5 at one point today.  The storm coupled with tensions in Iran would normally make for expensive oil but supplies are rising.  Rising supplies and predictions … Continue reading →

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Oil Takes A Tumble –

Posted on 8. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil took a tumble for a second straight day on signs that the economy is slowing.  The fall came after a few days of increasing crude prices mainly due to light trading associated with the 4th of July holiday. To … Continue reading →

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Commodities Bubble?

Posted on 30. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Commodities are heading for a bubble burst?  That’s what some analysts are saying after watching the sector have the best first half since 1973.  Investors should keep in mind that trading has a great deal to do with the current … Continue reading →

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Money Moves To Commodities –

Posted on 24. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

One publisher indicated that he believed that money would continue to move into commodities and away from stocks.  This statement was made at a recent conference of Japanese investors.  The reasoning included a prediction of higher inflation rates and greater returns … Continue reading →

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Missouri Gas Lowest In Nation –

Posted on 10. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

It has been mentioned that high gas prices are mainly due to taxes but Missouri highlights other factors.  The type of gas stations, taxes, and geography all play roles in lowering costs.  The arguments for a more broad infrastructure when … Continue reading →

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Inventories Rise Again –

Posted on 12. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Inventories of Crude Oil rose 6.2 million barrels last week.  Gasoline also increased by 1.7 million barrels.  Distillates experienced a lower than expected decline of 1.6 million barrels.  Some of the increase in crude supplies comes from a slight decrease … Continue reading →

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