Fracking for oil has made the US energy independent. Its effects have spread far beyond the energy markets, says John Stepek, shifting the global economy’s balance of power.
The biggest economic change in the last ten years that no one talks about
We're on the cusp of a revolution in the energy industry. It's one that could redraw the energy map of the world, give humanity the ability to tap essentially unlimited power sources, and – if you make the right investments – make a fortune for investors.
In short, we're living through a change in the way the world produces and consumes energy. It is a transition that's well under way. And it's being driven by the convergence of several key technological trends that are showing no sign of abating.
While you wouldn't be alone in thinking that solar power was further away than ever, you could be wrong. Solar is on the brink of becoming the world's dominant energy source.
Warning: don’t touch lithium with a ten-foot bargepole
Lithium is the fuel of the clean tech revolution. That’s sent the stocks of lithium producers soaring. But we’ve seen this story before, says Dominic Frisby. It never ends well.
By: Dominic Frisby
Chart of the week: oilfield finds fall to 60-year low
The world’s energy companies found only 174 new oil and gas fields last year, a 60-year low, compared to an annual average of 400-500 in the years leading up to 2013.
The tug-of-war in the oil market is about to start up again
With Opec sticking to its cut in production, the oil price is hovering around $50 a barrel. But Donald Trump could easily change that, says John Stepek.
By: John Stepek
US shale will put a cap on the oil price
The US shale oil industry is adding more new rigs every month than at any point in the past two years, which should serve to cap the oil price rebound.
Donald Trump’s energy revolution
The new president has vowed to slash green regulations and promote fossil fuels. But is this anything more than hot air? Simon Wilson reports.
By: Simon Wilson
Reasons to be bullish on oil
The quiet recovery in the oil price is a trend that hasn’t been getting as much attention as it should, but it may offer a trading opportunity, says Matthew Partridge.
An adventurous play on oil
David C Stevenson tips three of his favourite funds to profit from the rebound in the oil price.