Bruce Vanderveen

How Natural Gas Can Save the U.S. Economy

Well said! Maybe the continuing escalation of gasoline prices to eventually spark the switch to NG to power our vehicles.

The Truth About Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy (Part II)

I know it is not politically popular but simply raising the tax rate on gasoline is the best road (sorry it was inadvertent) to conservation. "Cash to Clunkers" and other government programs are more show than anything else. When prices rise each individual will decide on how he/she can best conserve.

ATP Oil & Gas: Value After a Stock and Commodity Collapse

ATPG is my favorite oil company. Despite taking a heck of a beating in the last 1/2 of 2008 it seems to be coming back nicely.

Thanks for the great detailed analysis. I too am long ATPG

Quicksilver Resources' Barnett Shale Gamble

Thanks everyone for the comments. I did not mean to be overly negative. The management and technical people may be great. I did, however, want to point out the timing the the Barnett Shale investment was bad. I might also note that Forbes ran an article at time questioning the price Quicksilver was paying (this while gas prices were still over $9). I chose not to include the Forbes article in the post.

I too think gas prices will rebound big time, just doesn't seem anytime real soon.