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The Energy Sector's New "Trilemma"

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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The energy sector's top three objectives are admittedly essential for both economic development and acceptable human life.

But they also appear to be in conflict, if not in outright opposition...

Here's What Has London's Wealthiest Oil Kingpins So Fired Up

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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The City of London is hands-down the most important energy financing command center on Earth. More money for oil and gas projects is raised within a three-mile radius of Liverpool Street station than anywhere else in the world.

Naturally, this part of town is packed to the rafters with some of energy's most influential and important "money men" and women.

When I was at the Palace of Westminster for a closed-door energy briefing at the House of Lords, these financiers were absolutely electrified by one recent development.

It won't be long before these players are going to make a lot of money on this, and we'll have our chance, too...

Three Energy Sector Shifts That Emerged from the Dungeons of Windsor

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

Every March at Windsor Castle, leading global energy figures come together for the Windsor Energy Consultations.

Now, I'm not allowed to say who said what at the meeting this year. But that same rule also makes everyone be very frank in their discussions of energy.

This led to some very revealing discussions... and to agreement on the three most important shifts changing the energy sector right now.

And those, I can share with you...

The Oil Sector's "Other Shoe" Just Dropped

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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The "other shoe" is dropping for the oil sector, and it's going to affect each and every one of us.

This ripple effect will extend to much more than just oil and gas.

And it looms as an ongoing concern, one that is likely to have a longer-lasting effect than the price of oil itself - unless, that is, there is a reversal of trajectory.

This $600 Million Oil Market Shift Is the Biggest Signal the Crunch Is Over

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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Oil "sages" everywhere are now calling for $40 to $50 a barrel of oil by mid-year, calling on vague rumors of a Saudi-Russia production deal, costly shale oil producers collapsing, or the energy debt crisis as proof.

But they're overlooking one crucial thing - the main signal that oil prices are turning around. You see, the largest move of its kind ever just took place in oil markets... $600 million worth in one day.

Pundits may have missed it, but that doesn't mean you have to. It's a clear sign that oil prices are turning around - and that it's time for you to get back in the game...

Why the Price of Crude Oil Is Down Today

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @AlexMcGuire92 -

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The price of crude oil struggled to stay above the $30 mark today as Big Oil firms report weak earnings and hopes of a production cut from OPEC fade.

But there are five reasons why investors shouldn’t avoid the energy sector in 2016.

First, here's what you need to know about oil's movement today...

Why Is Crude Oil Down to $29.56 Today?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @AlexMcGuire92 -

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Crude oil prices plummeted below the critical $30 mark today as investors remain concerned over Iran's oil operations.

Today's monster sell-off comes ahead of a report from the IAEA on the state of Iran's nuclear program.

But there's one reason why Iranian oil won't hit the market anytime soon...

The Second Arab Spring Just Began Unraveling – Here's What It Means for Oil Prices

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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With major events unfolding in the Persian Gulf, 2016 is starting out as a dangerous year.

The next phase in the region's conflict is now underway and is already impacting crude oil prices.

And even before the events of this past weekend, opposing forces now require more than bread and circuses paid for with oil revenue.

That's because the current conflict involves more incendiary ingredients - led by the one factor certain to intensify ill will and heighten the conflict...

The Four Real Reasons Behind Lifting the U.S. Oil Export Ban

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

Late in last week's congressional budget negotiations, a provision that would allow for the export of domestically produced crude oil was introduced.

The agreement also has broad-based bipartisan support and allows the president to reintroduce an oil export ban on national security grounds.

Make no mistake, this is not simply some campaign-season political machination to score brownie points with some voters.

There are four very real reasons behind the end of the export ban. And some of them may surprise you...

Negotiations Over Oil Production Broke Down – but Not for the Reasons You'd Think

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

In the UAE's oil capital of Abu Dhabi, OPEC and Russia have been negotiating a coordinated cutting of oil production, which would lead to a movement up in global crude prices.

Unfortunately, any anticipation about these meetings was effectively negated over the past few days by three unexpected factors.

And while the Persian Gulf has long been the center of the world's energy markets, these three factors were, surprisingly, dictated elsewhere... the first one somewhere you'd least expect it...

How to Play the Latest Dip in Oil and Natural Gas Prices

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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Here in the energy sector, the other shoe has just dropped. Natural gas prices have now declined to their lowest point since 2012.

But in any shakeout like the one under way, there are always investment opportunities.

And I’ve identified two specific ways you can profit despite the lows we’re seeing right now for oil and gas.

Here’s my take on what’s affecting the markets today… and the two ways to play the current low prices to your advantage…

The New Cold War Battlefield… and How It Will Affect Oil Prices

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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What is transpiring in geopolitics prompts me to recall the depths of the Cold War.

Back then, the two superpowers - the United States and Russia - contested for leverage wherever they could. But the primary battlefield was Africa.

Well, déjà vu is now kicking in.

Here's where the new Cold War is being played out... and how it's going to influence the energy markets, especially oil prices...

Where the Next Oil Sector Profits Will Be Made (It's Not What You Think)

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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We now have another indication that the oil pricing environment is causing a constriction in forward project commitments: Two more oil majors recently announced that they will cut capital spending.

These two announcements are the tip of a much bigger iceberg. The curtailment of future project commitments is just one of the results of low prices.

Here's the other major effect, how it will shake up the oil sector, and how one group of companies will come out on top...

How We'll Profit from Oil's M&A Cycle

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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Low crude oil prices, combined with a crunch in energy debt, has ushered in expectations of a merger and acquisition cycle among oil companies.

So far, interest has centered on the U.S. oil sector. But recent news out of Australia makes it abundantly clear that the next M&A wave is going to have a far more global impact.

Here's what that means for the oil industry, and how we'll profit from it...

Here's Why WTI Crude Oil Prices Are Down Today

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @AlexMcGuire92 -

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Two reasons why WTI crude oil prices are down today are the Greek debt negotiations and looming Iran deadline.

The international news has big implications on where WTI oil prices are headed the rest of the year.

Here's a breakdown of today's movements...

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