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Taylor Muckerman

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Taylor Muckerman was lead energy & materials analyst for fool.com from 2012-2013. He is now Head of Retention for Motley Fool Canada.

Recent Articles by Taylor Muckerman

Dec 4, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman

Kinder Morgan's COO Comments on Future Trends

Will the chemical industry spend $100 billion on the Gulf Coast? Steve Kean won’t commit to a figure, but he agrees it’s going to be big.

Nov 26, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman

Harnessing the Power of the Sun has Never Been Easier

SolarCity Corporation has caught my eye and will be the next addition to my Real Money portfolio.

Nov 22, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Finally! An International Oil Company to Report Utica Results

There are several companies involved in Utica oil and natural gas production but none as large as BP. With results from Chesapeake Energy and Halcon Resources surrounding BP's assets, its success is anyone's guess.

Nov 22, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Here's 1 Fracking Issue Being Removed From the Equation

Apache Corp drilled a fracking well in the Permian Basin using 100% recycled water. Why is this important? Because fresh water usage has been a key argument for the anti-fracking lobby.

Nov 22, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Here are 2 Volatile Stocks Investors Care About

Clean Energy Fuels and SolarCity are both disruptive companies in their own right. Given their business models, volatility is to be expected. What do our analysts think?

Nov 21, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman

Kinder Morgan Comments on Renewable Energy

Steve Kean discusses the effect of renewables on the energy industry and Kinder Morgan’s role.

Nov 20, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

1 State Wants a Stake in Natural Gas Exports

Alaska has benefited from royalty payments from the oil and gas industry for some time now. However, it could possibly try out a new form of involvement to profit from further development.

Nov 20, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

We Rank these 5 Downgraded Oil and Gas Service Companies

Global Hunter Securities recently downgraded five oil and gas services companies, including Halliburton, Basic Energy Services, Key Energy services and two others. How do our analysts rank the five after the ratings changes?

Nov 20, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Could this Strike Affect Global Oil Prices?

Norwegian maintenance workers are on strike, and the potential for oil production setbacks for Statoil and ConocoPhillips could drive up international oil prices.

Nov 16, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

1 Game Every Investor Should Play

When examining your holdings, it is worthwhile to address situations where it might be necessary to sell. That's what we did today with CONSOL Energy.

Nov 15, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

2 Energy CEOs Emerge from the Deepwater

The CEOs from both Ensco plc and National Oilwell Varco will be stepping down soon. Are the succession plans for both companies in place?

Nov 15, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

If You Like Halliburton, You Might Love This Company

Halliburton and Schlumberger are great companies, but Helmerich & Payne should benefit much more when the United States drilling market picks up.

Nov 15, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

1 Energy Company Set to Hold a $15 Billion Yard Sale

Royal Dutch Shell has big spending plans for projects around the world. To fund this, estimates show that it will need to divest up to $15 billion in assets.

Nov 14, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman

How Does Kinder Morgan Adapt to Shifting Energy Markets?

Steve Kean explains how Kinder Morgan is affected by shifts in the global energy market, such as declining coal use in the U.S.

Nov 13, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Geopolitical Risk Rears its Head Again

Baker Hughes and Schlumberger are both in hot water in Iraq after confrontations with Shi'ite workers. Are there long-term ramifications?

Nov 13, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Santa Claus Might be Dodging Oil Rigs this Christmas

Royal Dutch Shell and Statoil are planing to move further in to the arctic. What do our analyst think about each companies' prospects?

Nov 13, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Does the Coal Industry Have a Worthwhile Argument?

The coal industry has not had an easy go of it lately. Natural gas competition has forced layoffs by the likes of CONSOL Energy and Alpha Natural Resources, and Southern Corporation's Kemper plant has experienced rampant cost overruns.

Nov 13, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

1 Energy Leviathan wants to Play in the US Shale

BHP Billiton realized the potential of shale assets when it purchased Petrohawk back in 2011. It has decided to treat shale similar to ExxonMobil's treatment of XTO Energy. Will it experience the same gains as EOG Resources?

Nov 11, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman

Kinder Morgan's COO Discusses Adjusting to the Energy Boom

Kinder Morgan is among the companies working to make infrastructure changes as the U.S. looks to export natural gas.

Nov 8, 2013 by Taylor Muckerman and Joel South

Who Loses if Fracking Waste Water Goes Down Our Rivers?

The US Coast Guard has backed the idea of transporting fracking waste water via barge rather than trucks or trains. Will this affect companies like Clean Harbors, Nuverra Environmental Solutions and Waste Connections?

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