All Posts Tagged With: "ECA"
(DVN) U.S. Energy Department’s Weekly Natural Gas Inventory Release is Bullish
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected drop in natural gas supplies, as imports from Canada declined. However, this is largely seen as a one-off shot, with warmer-than-normal temperatures across the country restricting the commodity’s...
31Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EIA) Natural Gas 2011: An Unhappy Ending
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a slightly lower-than-expected drop in natural gas supplies, as warmer-than-normal temperatures across the country have restricted the commodity’s requirement for power burn. In fact, gas stocks – currently...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LNG) Will Natural Gas Rebound This Year?
Among the most commonly asked questions by energy investors this new year is: will low natural gas prices continue in 2012 or will we see a durable rebound in prices from their multi-year plight? From a peak of about $13.60 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in 2008 (referring...
8Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DVN) U.S. Energy Department Reports Natural Gas Stockpiles Down 20 Bcf
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected drop in natural gas supplies, as frigid weather in the West led to production freeze-offs. However, gas stocks still remain at elevated levels – 8.7% above the 5-year average and 2.7%...
13Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DVN) EIA Reports Surprise Natural Gas Draw
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a surprise dip in natural gas supplies on account of unseasonably cold weather in the Southeast. However, gas stocks still remain at elevated levels – 7.3% above the 5-year average and 1.1% higher than the same...
6Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NXY) Nexen Inks Joint Venture with INPEX Corporation
Canadian oil and gas company Nexen Inc. (NXY) entered into a strategic agreement with Japanese energy giant INPEX CORPORATION for the development of shale gas fields in northeast British Columbia. Although, as a part of the deal, Nexen will sell 40% working interest in the assets,...
1Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HP) U.S. Natural Gas Storage Hits Record High
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a lower-than-expected rise in natural gas supplies. However, the total working gas in storage is still well above the 5-year historical range, as mild weather continues to restrict the commodity’s demand for...
29Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HP) U.S. Natural Gas Stockpiles Up 37 Billion Cubic Feet
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a higher-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, attributable to sagging demand amid robust production. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA)...
15Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EIA) U.S. Energy Department’s Weekly Inventory – Natural Gas Supplies Rise Further
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a lower-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies. However, the increase in storage was still well above the 5-year average rate, as mild weather continues to restrict the commodity’s demand for power burn...
25Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EIA) U.S. Energy Department Reports Large Natural Gas Build
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a higher-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, attributable to sagging demand amid robust production. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA)...
18Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SHI) China Buying its Way to Shale Technology
by Justin Dove, Investment U Research Friday, October 14, 2011 Sinopec’s (NYSE: SHI) move to purchase Calgary-based Daylight Energy (OTC: DAYYF.PK) and its 300,000 acres of oil and gas-rich land for $2.2 billion certainly wasn’t the first Canadian acquisition by a Chinese...
17Oct2011 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) A Busy Week Ahead – Earnings Preview
Earnings Preview 10/14/11 While the earnings season kicked off this past week, only 38 firms reported. The game really gets under way next week, when we will get reports from 336 firms, including 99 members of the S&P 500. Thus, by the end of the week we will have a very...
17Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PTEN) U.S. Natural Gas Supply Keeps Growing
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a higher-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, attributable to sagging demand amid robust production. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report — brought out by the Energy Information Administration...
2Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EIA) U.S. Energy Department’s Natural Gas Data In-Line
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a build-up in natural gas supplies towards the lower end of expectations. However, the increase in storage was still well above the 5-year average rate, as benign fall temperatures continue to restrict the commodity’s...
27Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SSL) Natural Gas-to-Liquids Coming to U.S.
Attentive investors may have noted an announcement last week by the large South Africa-based energy and chemicals company Sasol (SSL). The firm said it was commencing an eighteen-month feasibility study to determine the commercial viability of one of two options: either a two...
21Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DVN) Energy Information Administration Reports Bearish Gas Build
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected build-up in natural gas supplies on the back of higher production, as well as benign fall temperatures that restricted the commodity’s demand for power burn. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage...
20Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EIA) U.S. Energy Department’s Inventory Release Showed 64 Bcf Added to Natural Gas Stocks
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected build-up in natural gas supplies. Cooler temperatures throughout the country and continued power outages following Hurricane Irene tempered natural gas demand for power burn. This was somewhat...
14Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DVN) Natural Gas Stockpiles Up 55 Bcf
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected build-up in natural gas supplies on the back of increased cooling demand spurred by extremely hot weather in the Gulf Coast region. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report brought out by...
3Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(APC) U.S. Natural Gas Stocks Expand In Line With Forecasts
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed an in-line build-up in natural gas supplies. An increase in domestic gas consumption – driven by cooling demand on the back of extremely hot weather conditions in regions of Texas – was offset by decline in...
26Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HP) U.S. Natural Gas Stockpiles Increase 50 Billion Cubic Feet
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a slightly larger-than-expected build-up in natural gas supplies, as declining temperatures led to a considerable drop in consumption of natural gas for power generation. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report...
20Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EIA) U.S. Natural Gas Inventories Build Slowly
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected build-up in natural gas supplies on the back of increased cooling demand spurred by an extremely hot weather. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information...
16Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DD) U.S. Trade Deficit Soars in May
The Trade Deficit rose in May to $50.23 billion from $43.66 billion in April. The rise in the trade deficit is bad news for the economy, and the level is very dangerous. For the month it was up 15.0%; worse than the $44.0 billion consensus expectation. On a year over year basis,...
5Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EIA) U.S. Natural Gas Stocks Rise as Expected
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed an in-line build-up in natural gas supplies, as increased cooling demand on the back of extremely hot weather was offset by higher domestic production. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by...
23Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) 2011 Second Quarter Earnings Preview – Detailed
Earnings Preview 7/15/11 Second quarter earnings season is now under way, but things really start to move into high gear next week. There will be 348 firms reporting, and 108 of those are in the S&P 500. By next Friday we should have a very good handle on how the overall...
18Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DVN) Natural Gas Stockpiles Up 95 Bcf – U.S. Energy Department
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected build-up in natural gas supplies on the back of above-average growth in each of the three storage regions. This was partially offset by a strong uptick in demand in the power sector, mainly...
12Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CHK) U.S. Rise In Natural Gas Supplies Decelerates
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected build-up in natural gas supplies on the back of increased domestic gas consumption, partially offset by a light weather load. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the...
2Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SU) Suncor Upgraded to Outperform
We have upgraded Canada’s biggest energy firm and the largest oil sands outfit Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) to Outperform from Neutral, reflecting the company’s impressive portfolio of growth opportunities, unique asset base and high return potential in the long run. Suncor has...
30Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EIA) U.S. Energy Department Reports Hefty Natural Gas Build
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected build-up in natural gas supplies on the back of robust production levels and moderate weather across much of the country. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy...
27Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ECA) EnCana and PetroChina End Joint Venture
Canada’s largest natural gas producer EnCana Corp. (ECA) has confirmed that it has pulled out of talks with Chinese energy giant PetroChina Co. Ltd. (PTR) regarding the sale of half of its prolific Cutbank Ridge shale natural gas assets in British Columbia and Alberta for approximately...
22Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EIA) Natural Gas Supplies Rise as Expected
The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed an in-line build-up in natural gas supplies, as a production drop was offset by reduced natural gas cooling demand on the back of moderating weather. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the...
18Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued