Robert Zimmerman

While there are many benefits to green energy, there are costs and issues that cannot be ignored. Here are three pitfalls to green energy and three companies that do business in cleaner, but not green, energy.

A United Nations deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program and ambitions paves the way for Iran to resume oil exports. Will this increased supply drive oil prices so low that it becomes unprofitable for U.S. energy companies to continue domestic oil production? Here are three companies that I think will keep their costs competitively low.

Qatar holds the enviable title of world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, or LNG. The United States looks to challenge this supremacy. Here are two U.S. companies that could help dethrone Qatar as world’s leading LNG exporter.

Asian demand for natural gas grows as Japan shuts down its nuclear power plants and the Chinese and other economies grow. Anadarko Petroleum, Chevron, and ExxonMobil all have LNG operations. Can Anadarko compete against these Big Oil companies in the LNG market?

Asian countries pay the highest prices on the planet for natural gas and competition to supply the gas is increasing. Here are three companies hoping to cash in on the Asian natural gas market.

The politics of how to handle natural gas assets persist in both Israel and the United States. Here are three energy companies with money on the line exposed to the whims of politicians.

Al Gore and Warren Buffett seem to have different ideas regarding the value of oil companies. Here is a quick review of Buffett's investment in ExxonMobil and two other energy companies worth a look.

Americans used to think their pensions were bulletproof. Recent events suggest that this is not always the case, however. If you're looking to give yourself some retirement income beyond your pension, here are three companies to consider.

As the Panama Canal expansion progresses, there's all kinds of buzz about who will benefit. Below are three energy companies that should see increased revenue courtesy of an enlarged Panama Canal.

Many Americans are heading into retirement with inadequate savings. Here are three energy companies offering varying levels of income and security for those willing to plan ahead and capitalize on America's energy growth.

Cenovus investors have seen their holdings decline more than 10% in the past year. Can the company rebound? Here are three opportunities Cenovus could cash in on.

Cenovus produces oil from Canada's oil sands and does so well. Its Foster Creek play alone could produce 300,000 barrels a day. However, these three issues may impede Cenovus' future profitability.

Canadian oil and natural gas producers face a quandary: They need to produce energy to stay profitable, but there's insufficient infrastructure to transport their commodities to market. Here are three examples of Canadian energy companies weighed down by inadequate take-away assets.

Al Gore recently advised investors to divest themselves of oil companies. Others would disagree, and I'm one of them. Here are three energy companies that are worth a look.

With a declining domestic gasoline market, U.S. refiners look to export gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products to stay profitable. Here are three companies cashing in on this business.

U.S. oil and natural gas production has soared over the past few years. For investors, this presents opportunities for either capital gains or income. Here are three companies actively producing oil and natural gas with different business models for making money for their investors

U.S. midstream master limited partnerships offer varying degrees of income and safety. Here are three to consider.

EnCana has an opportunity for a successful turnaround, but threats to this turnaround are not trivial. Here are three matters that could derail the company's future success.

Running out of cash is never a good thing. Some companies flirt with high debt loads or insolvency before becoming successful, others simply fail. Here are three companies facing cash crunches that could still rebound.

Encana's stock took a beating in 2012. Since then, the company has taken steps to improve its business. What strengths does Encana bring to the table to justify your investment dollars?