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Russian Gas Won't Sate China's Massive Energy Appetite
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Aug 30, 10:43AM CDT
Russia's aggressive moves in Ukraine have led to some deals that might not have otherwise happened. One of the biggest being an agreement to send Russian natural gas to China. That gives Russia a market into which to sell gas if energy relations with...
What's Really Behind Russia's Massive Oil Deal With Iran?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Aug 22, 7:09AM CDT
What's the best way to upset the United States? Russia may have figured it out: Help Iran get around sanctions designed to stop it from developing its nuclear program. Is this political theater, or is there some meat to this off-again, on-again deal?...
Is China's Energy Miracle Doomed Before It Begins?
Adam Galas, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 17, 8:40AM CDT
China is desperate for energy to fuel its continued economic growth. Unfortunately, at the moment it's also addicted to the dirtiest and least safe source of energy: coal. China now consumes over half of all of the coal in the world, and its...
Cramer: Every Which Way But Short
at The Street - Thu Jul 24, 7:03AM CDT
In theory, there should be plenty of shorting opportunities.
Putin's Iron Grip: How America's Energy Secrets Can Unshackle Europe
Varun Chandan, Arora, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 23, 10:29AM CDT
The tragic Malaysian airline crash in Ukraine last Thursday has brought relations between Russia and the West to an all-time low. While Russia's role is being investigated, there is mounting evidence that the plane was brought down by a...
Why the 2018 World Cup Could Be the Most Expensive Ever
Jake Mann, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 19, 6:54AM CDT
Tai Gray , Flickr. Brazil's World Cup is over, and in four years, Russia will take its turn to host the biggest sporting event on the planet. While Vladimir Putin will likely still be president come tournament time, geopolitical drama may be low on...
Russia Sanctions Send BP, Qiwi, Lukoil In Motion
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Jul 18, 5:06PM CDT
A new round of economic sanctions launched by the U.S. against Russia on Wednesday sent stocks in Moscow lower on Thursday. The Moscow exchange's benchmark Micex index dropped 2.3% in the session and lost an additional 1% Friday. It ended the week...
China Wants Gas, and It's Going to Need This Company to Get It
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 13, 11:00AM CDT
China has a nearly insatiable apatite for power. An increasingly affluent society demands it. However, getting enough power to fuel the country has been hard, and the nation's smog-filled skies prove it. That's why it inked a deal with Russia's ...
Europe's Looming Gas Crisis: The Winners and Losers
Jason Ditz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 08, 8:18AM CDT
On June 16, without a lot of fanfare, Russian natural gas giant OAO Gazprom cut off supplies to Ukraine's state energy company Naftogaz. The move was in response to failed talks on Naftogaz paying a fairly substantial debt for previous shipments,...
Would Russia Kill European Fracking to Protect Gazprom?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 04, 8:12AM CDT
Russia is in the midst of an ugly fight with Ukraine, and it has the potential to upend energy markets around the world. That's a big problem for Russia's Gazprom , the state-controlled natural gas giant. On top of that, there are now accusations...
Lithuania Deal Could Be Statoil's Breakthrough
Ali Maqsood, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 02, 9:46AM CDT
Unstable relations between Russia and Europe have created problems for the regional fuel trade. Norwegian energy giant Statoil is preparing to benefit from this fallout by catering to any resulting energy gaps. The company is also focusing on...
Russia Spares Europe, Sucker Punches Ukraine
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 30, 9:37AM CDT
Russia, or more specifically Gazprom , just turned off the natural gas pipes going to Ukraine -- sort of, anyway, since there's still enough gas flowing to keep the company's European customers happy. Is Europe willing to accept Russia's...
Why the Coming LNG Boom Is the Real Deal
Varun Chandan, Arora, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jun 26, 9:02AM CDT
Last week, Sempra Energy won a final approval for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in the U.S., making it only the second such approval. Sempra's Cameron LNG project is expected to be fully operational by 2018. LNG prices have remained...
Will Russia's Dealings With China Rattle the Dollar's Dominance?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jun 19, 12:40PM CDT
Ever since Russia took over Crimea, energy markets have been holding their breath. Now Russia appears set to take its battle to the dollar, which has historically been the currency used to settle energy deals. That could turn the energy market into a...
Hunting for a Smoother Ride in Rough Emerging Markets
at The Street - Wed Apr 02, 9:01AM CDT
In the choppy emerging markets, some winning managers use distinctive strategies to limit losses.
Total, Lukoil to Drill in ‘Russian Bakken’
Oilprice.com, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 02, 8:22AM CDT
This article was written by Oilprice.com -- the leading provider of energy news in the world. Russia's Lukoil and France's Total SA have reportedly signed a memorandum to develop the Bazhenov shale oil fields in western Siberia,...
Finding Bargains in Depressed Emerging Markets
at The Street - Thu Mar 27, 9:46AM CDT
After the downturn, dividend ETFs sell at modest multiples.
3 Energy Companies for Value Investors
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 23, 5:00PM CDT
Major energy companies typically fall into the category of blue-chip stocks for conservative dividend investors. While dividend investing can be a good approach to securing long-term gains, finding dividends and value can provide even larger gains...
U.S. Coal Exports Could Get a Boost From the EU
Varun Chandan, Arora, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 22, 9:14AM CDT
The biggest casualty of the shale boom in the U.S. has been the coal industry, as low natural gas prices prompted utilities to switch from coal to natural gas. However, at the same time, U.S. coal exports have been robust over the last three years....
Releasing Strategic Oil Reserves to Hurt Russia Is a Bad Idea
Varun Chandan, Arora, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 19, 9:45AM CDT
The crisis in Ukraine escalated this week after the pro-Russia Crimea region voted to secede. On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty with Crimea's new pro-Russian premier on joining Russia even as the U.S. and European Union...
Russian Gas Won't Sate China's Massive Energy Appetite
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Aug 30, 10:43AM CDT
Russia's aggressive moves in Ukraine have led to some deals that might not have otherwise happened. One of the biggest being an agreement to send Russian natural gas to China. That gives Russia a market into which to sell gas if energy relations with...
What's Really Behind Russia's Massive Oil Deal With Iran?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Aug 22, 7:09AM CDT
What's the best way to upset the United States? Russia may have figured it out: Help Iran get around sanctions designed to stop it from developing its nuclear program. Is this political theater, or is there some meat to this off-again, on-again deal?...
Is China's Energy Miracle Doomed Before It Begins?
Adam Galas, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 17, 8:40AM CDT
China is desperate for energy to fuel its continued economic growth. Unfortunately, at the moment it's also addicted to the dirtiest and least safe source of energy: coal. China now consumes over half of all of the coal in the world, and its...
Cramer: Every Which Way But Short
at The Street - Thu Jul 24, 7:03AM CDT
In theory, there should be plenty of shorting opportunities.
Putin's Iron Grip: How America's Energy Secrets Can Unshackle Europe
Varun Chandan, Arora, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 23, 10:29AM CDT
The tragic Malaysian airline crash in Ukraine last Thursday has brought relations between Russia and the West to an all-time low. While Russia's role is being investigated, there is mounting evidence that the plane was brought down by a...
Why the 2018 World Cup Could Be the Most Expensive Ever
Jake Mann, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 19, 6:54AM CDT
Tai Gray , Flickr. Brazil's World Cup is over, and in four years, Russia will take its turn to host the biggest sporting event on the planet. While Vladimir Putin will likely still be president come tournament time, geopolitical drama may be low on...
Russia Sanctions Send BP, Qiwi, Lukoil In Motion
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Jul 18, 5:06PM CDT
A new round of economic sanctions launched by the U.S. against Russia on Wednesday sent stocks in Moscow lower on Thursday. The Moscow exchange's benchmark Micex index dropped 2.3% in the session and lost an additional 1% Friday. It ended the week...
China Wants Gas, and It's Going to Need This Company to Get It
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 13, 11:00AM CDT
China has a nearly insatiable apatite for power. An increasingly affluent society demands it. However, getting enough power to fuel the country has been hard, and the nation's smog-filled skies prove it. That's why it inked a deal with Russia's ...
Europe's Looming Gas Crisis: The Winners and Losers
Jason Ditz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 08, 8:18AM CDT
On June 16, without a lot of fanfare, Russian natural gas giant OAO Gazprom cut off supplies to Ukraine's state energy company Naftogaz. The move was in response to failed talks on Naftogaz paying a fairly substantial debt for previous shipments,...
Would Russia Kill European Fracking to Protect Gazprom?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 04, 8:12AM CDT
Russia is in the midst of an ugly fight with Ukraine, and it has the potential to upend energy markets around the world. That's a big problem for Russia's Gazprom , the state-controlled natural gas giant. On top of that, there are now accusations...
Lithuania Deal Could Be Statoil's Breakthrough
Ali Maqsood, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 02, 9:46AM CDT
Unstable relations between Russia and Europe have created problems for the regional fuel trade. Norwegian energy giant Statoil is preparing to benefit from this fallout by catering to any resulting energy gaps. The company is also focusing on...
Russia Spares Europe, Sucker Punches Ukraine
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 30, 9:37AM CDT
Russia, or more specifically Gazprom , just turned off the natural gas pipes going to Ukraine -- sort of, anyway, since there's still enough gas flowing to keep the company's European customers happy. Is Europe willing to accept Russia's...
Why the Coming LNG Boom Is the Real Deal
Varun Chandan, Arora, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jun 26, 9:02AM CDT
Last week, Sempra Energy won a final approval for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in the U.S., making it only the second such approval. Sempra's Cameron LNG project is expected to be fully operational by 2018. LNG prices have remained...
Will Russia's Dealings With China Rattle the Dollar's Dominance?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jun 19, 12:40PM CDT
Ever since Russia took over Crimea, energy markets have been holding their breath. Now Russia appears set to take its battle to the dollar, which has historically been the currency used to settle energy deals. That could turn the energy market into a...
Hunting for a Smoother Ride in Rough Emerging Markets
at The Street - Wed Apr 02, 9:01AM CDT
In the choppy emerging markets, some winning managers use distinctive strategies to limit losses.
Total, Lukoil to Drill in ‘Russian Bakken’
Oilprice.com, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 02, 8:22AM CDT
This article was written by Oilprice.com -- the leading provider of energy news in the world. Russia's Lukoil and France's Total SA have reportedly signed a memorandum to develop the Bazhenov shale oil fields in western Siberia,...
Finding Bargains in Depressed Emerging Markets
at The Street - Thu Mar 27, 9:46AM CDT
After the downturn, dividend ETFs sell at modest multiples.
3 Energy Companies for Value Investors
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 23, 5:00PM CDT
Major energy companies typically fall into the category of blue-chip stocks for conservative dividend investors. While dividend investing can be a good approach to securing long-term gains, finding dividends and value can provide even larger gains...
U.S. Coal Exports Could Get a Boost From the EU
Varun Chandan, Arora, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 22, 9:14AM CDT
The biggest casualty of the shale boom in the U.S. has been the coal industry, as low natural gas prices prompted utilities to switch from coal to natural gas. However, at the same time, U.S. coal exports have been robust over the last three years....
Releasing Strategic Oil Reserves to Hurt Russia Is a Bad Idea
Varun Chandan, Arora, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 19, 9:45AM CDT
The crisis in Ukraine escalated this week after the pro-Russia Crimea region voted to secede. On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty with Crimea's new pro-Russian premier on joining Russia even as the U.S. and European Union...
