Investing in oil, gas and energy
Investors can bet directly on the price of oil and natural gas, via spreadbetting or exchange-traded funds, while concerns about the environment have led to a developing market in carbon trading.
Recent articles
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(13 November 09)
The government's energy strategy - or lack of it - pretty much guarantees power cuts in the not too distant future, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
(13 November 09)
A glut of natural gas in the US means prices could well fall in the short term. For next year, though, analysts are pencilling in a mild recovery.
(06 November 09)
The sea is the world's largest untapped source of renewable energy. But harnessing it is difficult and costly. But now, with the backing of venture capitalists, governments and utilities, it may soon compete with other energy sources. Eoin Gleeson investigates, and picks the best bet in the sector.
