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		<title>(PCX) Patriot Coal Lowers Production</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/25/pcx-patriot-coal-lowers-production/99482</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowing to the pressures of the sluggish market demand for coal, Patriot Coal Corporation (PCX) decided to lower the production of thermal coal. As a result, the company’s Freedom underground mine will remain idle. The mine, located in the Bluegrass complex in Illinois Basin, had produced 1.2 million tons of thermal coal in 2011. Subsequent to the production cut, there will be no uncommitted Illinois Basin thermal coal delivery for Patriot Coal in 2012. Idling of Freedom underground mine follows the idling of three other Central Appalachian thermal coal mines, which collectively produced 1.2 million tons of thermal coal in 2011, in the first quarter of 2012. Idling of these four mines along with the shut down of Big Mountain mining complex in February 2012, will lower the company’s 2012 total ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Oil Drilling Rigs Scale New Peak</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/24/bhi-u-s-oil-drilling-rigs-scale-new-peak/99479</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This can be attributed to an increase in the tally of both oil and natural gas-directed rigs. In particular, the natural gas rig count climbed for only the third time in 2012, while the oil rig count scaled another record high. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP), etc. in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Analysis of the Data Weekly Summary: Rigs engaged ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) Crude Supplies Jump to 11-Month High</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/20/xom-crude-supplies-jump-to-11-month-high/99301</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:16:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles jumped to their highest level since May 2011, as imports climbed. However, on the bullish side, the agency’s report revealed that refined product inventories – gasoline and distillate – dropped sharply from their previous week levels on stronger demand. Meanwhile, refinery utilization rate reflected an increase of 0.8%. The Energy Information Administration (&#8220;EIA&#8221;) Petroleum Status Report, which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) Natural Gas Woes: No End in Sight</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/16/eia-natural-gas-woes-no-end-in-sight/98590</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected increase in natural gas supplies, as pipeline imports from Canada declined. However, this is largely seen as a one-off shot, with mild April temperatures across the country restricting the commodity’s requirement for power burn. The injection – fourth in 2012 – has added to the already bloated inventories, thereby pressuring spot prices that slipped to a new 31-month low. Gas stocks – currently some 60% above the benchmark five-year average levels – are at their highest point for this time of the year, reflecting low demand amid robust onshore output. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) Oil Rig Count Highest Since 1987</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/03/bhi-oil-rig-count-highest-since-1987/97492</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This can be attributed to an increase in the tally of both oil and natural gas-directed rigs. In particular, the natural gas rig count climbed for the first time after 11 consecutive weeks of decline, while the oil rig count scaled another record high. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP), etc. in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Analysis of the Data Weekly ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Natural Gas Rig Count Lowest in 10 Years</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/27/bhi-u-s-natural-gas-rig-count-lowest-in-10-years/96716</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/27/bhi-u-s-natural-gas-rig-count-lowest-in-10-years/96716#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a dip in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This can be primarily attributed to a decrease in the tally of both oil and natural gas-directed rigs. In particular, the natural gas rig count dropped for the eleventh time in as many weeks, to touch a new 10-year low. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP), etc. in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Analysis of the Data Weekly Summary: Rigs engaged in ]]></description>
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		<title>(APC) U.S. Natural Gas Inventory Builds For The First Time in 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/26/apc-u-s-natural-gas-inventory-builds-for-the-first-time-in-2012/96474</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/26/apc-u-s-natural-gas-inventory-builds-for-the-first-time-in-2012/96474#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed an in-line build-up in natural gas supplies, as record-warm March temperatures across the country have restricted the commodity’s requirement for power burn. In fact, the first injection of 2012 has added to the already bloated inventories. Gas stocks – currently some 50% above benchmark levels – are at their highest point for this time of the year, reflecting low demand amid robust onshore output. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Oil Rig Count Hits 25-Year High</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/06/bhi-u-s-oil-rig-count-hits-25-year-high/94379</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/06/bhi-u-s-oil-rig-count-hits-25-year-high/94379#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:37:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country), reflecting a jump in the tally of oil-directed rigs. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP), etc. in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Analysis of the Data Weekly Summary: Rigs engaged in exploration and production in the U.S. totaled 1,989 for the week ended March 2, 2012. This was up by 8 from the previous week’s count and represents the second increase in ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) Crude Oil Supplies Jump to 5-Month High</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/05/xom-crude-oil-supplies-jump-to-5-month-high/94257</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/05/xom-crude-oil-supplies-jump-to-5-month-high/94257#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles rose sharply to their highest level since September 2011. The agency’s report further revealed that gasoline and distillate stocks declined from their previous week levels. Meanwhile, refinery utilization rate was down by 1.9%. The Energy Information Administration (&#8220;EIA&#8221;) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the oil and refining industry, such as ExxonMobil Corp. ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHK) Natural Gas Report Shows Smaller Drop</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/05/chk-natural-gas-report-shows-smaller-drop/94264</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a 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 some 45% above benchmark levels – are at their highest point for this time of the year, reflecting low demand amid robust onshore output. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Oil Drilling Rig Count Falls 13 Units</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/29/bhi-u-s-oil-drilling-rig-count-falls-13-units/93843</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a dip in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This can be primarily attributed to a decrease in the tally of both oil and natural gas-directed rigs. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP), etc. in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Analysis of the Data Weekly Summary: Rigs engaged in exploration and production in the U.S. totaled 1,981 for the week ended February 24, 2012. This was down by 13 from the ]]></description>
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		<title>(HES) Investing in Iraqi Oil</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/23/hes-investing-in-iraqi-oil/91664</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:31:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Douglas Adams’ iconic The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Deep Thought tells us the ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything is “42.” The origin and meaning of that number has always intrigued fans. But Douglas Adams explained that there was no real rhyme or reason why he chose “42.” It just popped in his head and he went with it. I always liked Deep Thought’s answer because 42 is a key number for people in the oil business – it’s the number of gallons in a standard barrel of oil. Now, I don’t think there are any sectors as exciting as oil, particularly now. We had a record year in 2011 in terms of prices. This year will be another record year as ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) Crude and Oil Product Inventories Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/10/xom-crude-and-oil-product-inventories-rise/91518</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/10/xom-crude-and-oil-product-inventories-rise/91518#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles logged a slim build that was well below analyst forecast. The agency’s report further revealed that gasoline and distillate stocks rose from their previous week levels, as product demand continues to be weak. Meanwhile, refinery utilization rate was up by 1.0%. The Energy Information Administration (&#8220;EIA&#8221;) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the ]]></description>
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		<title>The Commodities Supercycle</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/03/the-commodities-supercycle/91199</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rise of commodities may not be a fad. Instead, it may be a product of social behavior and theory. I present to you the premise of the “commodity supercycle.” The concept is more than vague investor intuition; its theory is based on the work of twentieth-century economists who studied the result of demographic shifts in populations. These shifts resulted in specific effects regarding the demand for basic commodities. Economist Simon Kuznets, the 1971 Nobel Prize winner, did research on emerging markets that led him to discover that 20-year cycles arise in countries with policies to expand infrastructure – which generates a substantial increase in the demand for resources. He uses the United States in the 1950s as an example with the creation of President Eisenhower’s U.S. interstate highway system. ]]></description>
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		<title>(DVN) U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s Weekly Natural Gas Inventory Release is Bullish</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/31/dvn-u-s-energy-departments-weekly-natural-gas-inventory-release-is-bullish/91078</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;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 requirement for power burn. In fact, gas stocks – currently 21.4% above the 5-year average and 20.7% higher than the same period last year – are at their highest level for this time of the year, reflecting low demand amid robust onshore output. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level ]]></description>
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		<title>(LNG) Will Natural Gas Rebound This Year?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/08/lng-will-natural-gas-rebound-this-year/89772</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 to spot prices at the Henry Hub, the benchmark supply point in Louisiana) to around $3.00 now – sinking in between to a low of $2.50 in September 2009 – the plummeting value of natural gas represents a decline of over 75% over three years. In fact, prices have been low, roughly around $4.00 per MMBtu, during this timeframe. Thanks to this steep fall, industry participants are pressing the panic button. But it Hasn’t Always Been this Way… It wasn’t long ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) Crude Oil Stocks Rise Unexpectedly</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/03/xom-crude-oil-stocks-rise-unexpectedly/89517</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/03/xom-crude-oil-stocks-rise-unexpectedly/89517#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed an unexpected increase in crude inventories on the back of higher imports, while gasoline supplies fell for the second straight week. The agency’s report further revealed that distillate stocks posted a surprise build, as demand dropped. Meanwhile, refiners reduced processing rates by 0.7%. The Energy Information Administration (&#8220;EIA&#8221;) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the oil ]]></description>
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		<title>(BP) Three European Oil Firms Strike Angola Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/28/bp-three-european-oil-firms-strike-angola-deal/89280</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the aim of expanding individual footing in the energy sector of South Africa, three European oil biggies entered into three different deals with Sonangol, the National Fuel Company of Angola, to explore the undeveloped pre-salt offshore acreage. London, England-based BP plc (BP) received access to five more deepwater exploration and production blocks offshore Angola, netting a total of nine blocks. BP and Sonangol also inked production sharing contracts (PSCs) for four new blocks in the Kwanza and Benguela basins. BP, with a 50% interest, will act as the operator for Blocks 19 and 24, while it holds non-operating interests of 20% in Block 20 and 15% in Block 25. Additionally, the company acquired a 40% stake in Block 26 and signed a farm-in deal with the operator, Petrobras (PBR). ]]></description>
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		<title>(DVN) U.S. Energy Department Reports Natural Gas Stockpiles Down 20 Bcf</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/13/dvn-u-s-energy-department-reports-natural-gas-stockpiles-down-20-bcf/88465</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:41:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;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% higher than the same period last year – reflecting low demand amid robust onshore output. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas prices and volatility ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) Shale Gas: A Boon or Bubble?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/09/eia-shale-gas-a-boon-or-bubble/88266</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the last few years, a quiet revolution has been reshaping the energy business in the U.S. Known as ‘shale gas’ – natural gas trapped within dense sedimentary rock formations, or shale formations – it is being seen as a game changer, set to usher in an era of energy independence for the country. This unconventional fuel source is expected to transform domestic energy supply in the future decades by providing a potentially inexpensive and abundant new source of fuel for the world’s largest energy consumer. Huge Geographic Potential According to the Annual Energy Outlook 2011 published by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. possesses 2,543 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of potential natural gas resources. Of this, natural gas from shale resources accounts for 862 Tcf. In fact, more ]]></description>
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		<title>North Dakota Oil Production Rivals OPEC</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/north-dakota-oil-production-rivals-opec/87694</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Ryan Fitzwater, Investment U Research Wednesday, November 30, 2011 By now you’re probably familiar with the Bakken shale formation – but just in case… Located under North Dakota and Montana, oil was first discovered in the Bakken in 1951. Only problem was that back then the technology didn’t exist to tap into the oil wealth within the rock formation on a large scale. Then along came hydraulic fracturing… And with “fracking” technology, oil production in North Dakota has skyrocketed over the past few years. Pumping Out Records So much so that in September, North Dakota pumped a record 464,129 barrels a day. A decade ago the state was producing just 86,072 barrels a day. With a 439-percent increase in barrel-a-day production in 10 years’ time, oil and gas companies ]]></description>
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		<title>“Gasland” Brings Natural Gas Fracking Concerns to Light</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/%e2%80%9cgasland%e2%80%9d-brings-natural-gas-fracking-concerns-to-light/87695</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Ryan Fitzwater, Investment U Research Tuesday, November 29, 2011 By now you’re probably familiar with the various shale gas and oil plays across the United States. We’ve known about these shale formations for decades. The only problem was that back then, the technology didn’t exist to tap into the oil wealth within the rock formation on a large scale. Then along came hydraulic fracturing… Controversial, Yes… But Effective Hydraulic fracturing, otherwise known as “fracking,” is a technique where you shoot sand, water and a mix of chemicals into shale to release the oil and natural gas trapped below the rock. This technology alone is the reason why we can now retrieve oil and natural gas locked deep below the earth’s surface. So what does the government have to say ]]></description>
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		<title>North Dakota Edges U.S. Closer to Energy Independence</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/north-dakota-edges-u-s-closer-to-energy-independence/87697</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U Senior Analyst Tuesday, November 29, 2011: Issue #1653 Williston, North Dakota is a dusty, prairie town. It’s just a stone’s throw from the Canadian border. Up until a few years ago, few Americans had ever heard of it. Now they’re flocking there in droves. Even strippers from Vegas are making the migration. You see, there’s no recession in Williston. Far from it: The city’s unemployment rate is close to zero. The majority of the jobs sport starting salaries north of $100,000 a year. That’s not a typo: Six figures to start. It’s a real honest-to-goodness Western boomtown. The city’s two strip clubs are packed seven nights a week. They’re a good place to check out if you’re job hunting. Many workers find a job a ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Oil Drilling Rig Count Edges Lower</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/29/bhi-u-s-oil-drilling-rig-count-edges-lower/87718</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a marginal dip in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This can be primarily attributed to a decrease in the tally of land rigs, partially offset by improved offshore rig count. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) and Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP) in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Weekly Summary Rigs engaged in exploration and production in the U.S. totaled 2,000 for the week ended November 25, 2011. This was down by 1 from the ]]></description>
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		<title>(HP) U.S. Natural Gas Storage Hits Record High</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/29/hp-u-s-natural-gas-storage-hits-record-high/87673</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;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 power burn amid robust production. In fact, the most recent inventory-build has taken the storage level to a new all-time high. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHK) Shale Gas Development Pushed as Cleaner and Cheaper</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/24/chk-shale-gas-development-pushed-as-cleaner-and-cheaper/87504</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Obama Administration has set its eyes on developing domestic shale gas (natural gas trapped within dense rock formations) from sources such as the vast Marcellus Shale, which stretches from New York to Virginia. Besides being significantly cheaper than crude oil, reliance on shale gas will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change issues are dominating international forums. The U.S. has committed to reduce carbon emissions by 7% in 2012. Shale gas makes sound economic sense and would ensure cleanliness. It also represents a viable energy strategy vis a vis the stranglehold of OPEC, which accounts for 42% of global oil supplies and 18% of natural gas. Moreover, the substitution of domestic shale gas for coal/imported crude oil has other advantages, such as aiding local industry and employment and addressing balance ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) U.S. Petroleum and Distillate Stocks Shrink</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/20/xom-u-s-petroleum-and-distillate-stocks-shrink/87251</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed that crude inventories moved down, while gasoline stocks added to their supplies. The agency’s report further revealed that distillate stockpiles declined for the seventh-straight week. Meanwhile, refiners improved processing rates by 2.2%. The Energy Information Administration (&#8220;EIA&#8221;) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the oil and refining industry, such as ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron Corp. (CVX), ConocoPhillips ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHK) The Bakken isn’t the Only Big Shale Oil Play</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/15/chk-the-bakken-isn%e2%80%99t-the-only-big-shale-oil-play/86941</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U Senior Analyst Friday, November 11, 2011 A few days ago, I wrote about the incredible growth in the liquid portion of North Dakota’s Bakken formation. If you want the short version, read on. The Bakken is an oil- and natural gas-rich formation covering a 200,000 square mile area encompassing parts of Montana, North Dakota and Saskatchewan. According to an April 2008 survey by the USGS, it’s estimated to contain as much as 4.3 billion barrels of recoverable reserves. While initially drilling activity was slow and drill rigs were sparse, it eventually picked up. Rapid growth ensued starting in 2006, and continues to the present day. The reason production saw such a rapid rise was the introduction of horizontal drilling and fracking, similar to what’s fueled ]]></description>
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		<title>(HP) U.S. Natural Gas Stockpiles Up 37 Billion Cubic Feet</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/15/hp-u-s-natural-gas-stockpiles-up-37-billion-cubic-feet/86993</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;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) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas prices and volatility that affect businesses of natural gas-weighted companies and related support plays like Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (APC), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), EnCana Corp. (ECA), Devon Energy Corp. (DVN), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Helmerich &#38; ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s Weekly Inventory &#8211; Natural Gas Supplies Rise Further</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/25/eia-u-s-energy-departments-weekly-inventory-natural-gas-supplies-rise-further/85779</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:37:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;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 amid robust production. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report – brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas prices and volatility that affect businesses of natural gas-weighted companies and related support plays like Anadarko ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) U.S. Energy Department Reports Large Natural Gas Build</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/18/eia-u-s-energy-department-reports-large-natural-gas-build/85241</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/18/eia-u-s-energy-department-reports-large-natural-gas-build/85241#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;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) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas prices and volatility that affect businesses of natural gas-weighted companies and related support plays like Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (APC), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), EnCana Corp. (ECA), Devon Energy Corp. (DVN), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Helmerich &#38; ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) U.S. Crude Oil, Fuel Inventories Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/06/xom-u-s-crude-oil-fuel-inventories-rise/84516</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/06/xom-u-s-crude-oil-fuel-inventories-rise/84516#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a surprise build-up in crude stockpiles following three consecutive weeks of decline. The agency’s report further revealed that both gasoline and distillate stocks added to their supplies, while refiners reduced processing rates by 0.5%. The Energy Information Administration (&#8220;EIA&#8221;) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the oil and refining industry, such as ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron Corp. ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) U.S. Crude Oil and Fuel Inventories Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/04/xom-u-s-crude-oil-and-fuel-inventories-rise/84552</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/04/xom-u-s-crude-oil-and-fuel-inventories-rise/84552#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a surprise build-up in crude stockpiles following three consecutive weeks of decline. The agency’s report further revealed that both gasoline and distillate stocks added to their supplies, while refiners reduced processing rates by 0.5%. The Energy Information Administration (&#8220;EIA&#8221;) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the oil and refining industry, such as ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron Corp. ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s Natural Gas Data In-Line</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/27/eia-u-s-energy-departments-natural-gas-data-in-line/84113</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/27/eia-u-s-energy-departments-natural-gas-data-in-line/84113#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:46:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chesapeake Energy Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Devon Energy Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Encana Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HAL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halliburton Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Helmerich & Payne Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HP]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nabors Industries Limited]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;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 demand for power burn amid robust production. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report &#8212; brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 &#8212; includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activities or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas prices and volatility that affect businesses of natural gas-weighted companies ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) U.S. Crude Oil Stocks at 8-Month Low</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/24/xom-u-s-crude-oil-stocks-at-8-month-low/84001</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/24/xom-u-s-crude-oil-stocks-at-8-month-low/84001#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles fell sharply to reach their lowest level since January, while gasoline stocks added to their supplies. The data further revealed that U.S. distillate stocks fell by a modest 874,000 barrels. Meanwhile, refiners improved processing rates by 1.3%. The Energy Information Administration (&#8220;EIA&#8221;) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the oil and refining industry, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANR) U.S. Railroads See Coal Demand Worries</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/23/anr-u-s-railroads-see-coal-demand-worries/83913</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/23/anr-u-s-railroads-see-coal-demand-worries/83913#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alpha Natural Resources Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the impacts of inclement weather and staggering fuel prices, U.S. Railroads saw strong momentum in the first half of 2011 primarily driven by higher coal volumes. Coal shipments, which accounted for approximately 40% of the total railway shipment, led to positive market sentiments. However, a suggested decline in coal shipments for the second half of the year by Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) and Walter Energy (WLT) is having a ripple effect on the rail industry. The negative market reaction resulted in steep declines in share prices. Major players like CSX Corporation (CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) plunged 8.1% and 8.3%, respectively, followed by Union Pacific (UNP) and Kansas City (KSU) which sank a respective 6% and 4.5%. The recent news comes as a big blow to rail companies as ]]></description>
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		<title>(SSL) Natural Gas-to-Liquids Coming to U.S.</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/ssl-natural-gas-to-liquids-coming-to-u-s/83665</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/ssl-natural-gas-to-liquids-coming-to-u-s/83665#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Honeywell International Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 million tons per annum or four million tons per annum Gas-to-Liquids, or ‘GTL,’ production facility in southwestern Louisiana. This would be the first GTL facility in the United States, indeed in the Western hemisphere. The liquids produced are expected to be generally kerosene and allied products, for diesel or jet fuel. This could be the start of a major movement to, effectively, substitute abundant, cheap natural gas produced within North America, for expensive, imported crude oil. The economic, balance of payments, financial and investment implications are enormous. ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Drilling Rig Count at 34-Month High</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/bhi-u-s-drilling-rig-count-at-34-month-high/83709</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/bhi-u-s-drilling-rig-count-at-34-month-high/83709#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Oil and Gas Equipment and Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baker Hughes Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DO]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[NE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Noble Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patterson-UTI Energy Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country) to its highest level since November 7, 2008. This can be primarily attributed to an increase in the tally of land rigs. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) and Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP) in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Weekly Summary Rigs engaged in exploration and production in the U.S. totaled 1,985 for the week ended September 16, 2011. This is up by 27 from the ]]></description>
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		<title>(PBR) Oil Industry Mergers and Acquisitions 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/14/pbr-oil-industry-mergers-and-acquisitions-2011/83060</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/14/pbr-oil-industry-mergers-and-acquisitions-2011/83060#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baker Hughes Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bolt Technology Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cameron International Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[HAL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Halliburton Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joy Global Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[LUFK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lufkin Industries Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Oilwell Varco Incorporated]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Quicksilver Resources Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Justin Dove, Investment U Research Monday, September 12, 2011 Oil Services Industry Set for “Gusher Of Profits” As Ian Cooper’s recent article for Wealth Daily stated, the world isn’t necessarily running out of oil. It’s running out of “easy to get” oil. Oil companies aren’t chasing the vast amounts of fuel trapped in shale or tar sands because they want to… These sources are becoming the only ones left as production at the largest inland oil fields is declining, or is at least expected to soon. In its 2010 World Energy Outlook, the International Energy Agency estimated that approximately 40 percent of the oil production needed by 2020 has yet to be found or developed. By 2030, it will likely be closer to 60 percent. For the foreseeable future, ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Drilling Rig Count Up by 1 Unit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/12/bhi-u-s-drilling-rig-count-up-by-1-unit/82410</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/12/bhi-u-s-drilling-rig-count-up-by-1-unit/82410#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Oil and Gas Equipment and Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Baker Hughes Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BHI]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a marginal rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This can be primarily attributed to an increase in the tally of land rigs searching for oil. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) and Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP) in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Weekly Summary Rigs engaged in exploration and production in the U.S. totaled 1,975 for the week ended August 26, 2011. This is up by 1 from the previous week’s rig count ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHK) A Tipping Scale Still Favors Natural Gas</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/11/chk-a-tipping-scale-still-favors-natural-gas/82892</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:44:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U Senior Analyst Friday, September 9, 2011 This past April 21, according to Baker Hughes Inc.’s (NYSE: BHI) weekly rotary rig count, the number of rigs drilling for oil surpassed those drilling for natural gas. Back in May, I wrote an article on the big shift away from drilling for natural gas in favor of oil. At the time, there were 984 rigs drilling for oil. Just a couple of months later, on June 24, the count reached 1,003. That was the first time since Baker Hughes began separating the oil and gas rig counts in 1987 that the 1,000 mark was breached. Its latest report confirms the frenetic pace at which companies have shifted to oil drilling. In its August 26 report, Baker Hughes indicated ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Oil Drilling Rig Use Falls by Seven Units</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/08/bhi-u-s-oil-drilling-rig-use-falls-by-seven-units/82767</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a dip in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This can be primarily attributed to a decrease in the tally of land rigs. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) and Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP) in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Weekly Summary Rigs engaged in exploration and production in the U.S. totaled 1,968 for the week ended September 2, 2011. This is down by 7 from the previous week’s rig count and represents the first ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) U.S. Energy Department Weekly Inventory Release &#8211; Surprise Build in Crude Stockpiles</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/02/xom-u-s-energy-department-weekly-inventory-release-surprise-build-in-crude-stockpiles/82509</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed a surprise build-up in crude stockpiles. The agency’s report further revealed that distillate stocks added to supplies, while gasoline inventories declined. Meanwhile, refiners reduced processing rates by 1.1%. The Energy Information Administration (&#8220;EIA&#8221;) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the oil and refining industry, such as ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron Corp. (CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Valero (VLO) and ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s EIA Data Indicates Mixed Trends</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/26/xom-u-s-energy-departments-eia-data-indicates-mixed-trends/82074</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles fell unexpectedly as imports dropped, while gasoline and distillate both added to their supplies. Meanwhile, refiners enhanced processing rates by 1.2%. The Energy Information Administration (&#8220;EIA&#8221;) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending on Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the oil and refining industry, such as ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron Corp. (CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Valero (VLO) and Tesoro (TSO). Crude ]]></description>
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		<title>(APC) U.S. Natural Gas Stocks Expand In Line With Forecasts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/26/apc-u-s-natural-gas-stocks-expand-in-line-with-forecasts/82149</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;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 residential/commercial and industrial sector consumption, as well as slightly higher production. The Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report brought out by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activity or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas prices and volatility that affect ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) U.S. Natural Gas Inventories Build Slowly</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/16/eia-u-s-natural-gas-inventories-build-slowly/81369</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;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 Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activity or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas prices and volatility that affect businesses of natural gas-weighted companies and related support plays like Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (APC), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), EnCana Corp. (ECA), Devon Energy Corp. (DVN), Nabors Industries ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Drilling Rig Count Up by a Unit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/05/bhi-u-s-drilling-rig-count-up-by-a-unit/78934</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a marginal rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This can be primarily attributed to an increase in the tally of land rigs. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) and Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP) in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Weekly Summary Rigs engaged in exploration and production in the U.S. totaled 1,887 for the week ended July 8, 2011. This is up by 1 from the previous week’s rig count and represents the ]]></description>
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		<title>(EIA) U.S. Natural Gas Stocks Rise as Expected</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/23/eia-u-s-natural-gas-stocks-rise-as-expected/79767</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;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 the Energy Information Administration (EIA) every Thursday since 2002 – includes updates on natural gas market prices, the latest storage level estimates, recent weather data and other market activity or events. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of natural gas. It is an indicator of current gas prices and volatility that affect businesses of natural gas-weighted companies and related support plays like Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (APC), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), EnCana Corp. (ECA), Devon Energy ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) U.S. Oil Drilling Rig Count Goes Past 1900</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/20/bhi-u-s-oil-drilling-rig-count-goes-past-1900/79411</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a rise in the U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country). This can be primarily attributed to an increase in the tally of land rigs. The Baker Hughes rig count, issued since 1944, acts as an important yardstick for drilling contractors such as Transocean Inc. (RIG), Diamond Offshore (DO), Noble Corp. (NE), Nabors Industries (NBR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) and Helmerich &#38; Payne (HP) in gauging the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry. Weekly Summary Rigs engaged in exploration and production in the U.S. totaled 1,905 for the week ended July 15, 2011. This is up by 18 from the previous week’s rig count and represents the highest ]]></description>
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		<title>(CVX) U.S. Oil and Gasoline Supplies Shrink</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/14/cvx-u-s-oil-and-gasoline-supplies-shrink/79104</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department&#8217;s weekly inventory release showed that crude and gasoline stockpiles moved downwards, while distillate supplies rose. Meanwhile, refiners reduced processing rates by 0.4%. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) Petroleum Status Report – which contains data for the previous week ending on Friday, outlines information regarding the weekly change in petroleum inventories held and produced by the U.S., both locally and abroad. The report provides an overview of the level of reserves and their movements, thereby helping investors understand the demand/supply dynamics of petroleum products. It is an indicator of current oil prices and volatility that affect businesses of companies engaged in the oil and refining industry, such as ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron Corp. (CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Valero (VLO) and Tesoro (TSO). Crude Oil The federal government’s EIA report ]]></description>
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