Jan 09, 2012

Energy/Oil ER

For those of you Energy analysts/experts, what websites do you check daily for energy (namely oil) news and reports? So far I've put together a few sites..

energybulletin.com oilonline.com theoildrum.com seekingalpha.com (energy section)

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mb666

14y

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I used to be in commodities (mainly crude) but never had a single favorite website. I do highly recommend Oil 101 by Morgan Downey. It's technical but a great reference tool if interested in oil.

http://www.amazon.com/Oil-101-Morgan-Downey/dp/0982039204/ref=sr_1_5?s=…

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Pike

14y

I'm not an energy analyst, however I have many friends who have gone into O&G IB as well as big O&G firms. Most suggested ogj.com as a good resource. They have a daily newsletter that gives a good industry rundown.

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prop86

14y

rigzone.com is decent to keep up with industry-specific/operational news

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PetEng

14y

Good mix of stuff already said. Oil 101 is required reading. 'The Prize' is also good for history/fluff.

BP Statistical Review of World Energy. http://www.bp.com/sectionbodycopy.do?categoryId=7500&contentId=7068481

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Revolution

14y

Fuel fix.com

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stupidmoney411

14y

Thanks guys. Just ordered Oil 101 from Amazon. Bananas to all of you.

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JustKeepGoing

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