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National Fuel Gas Co.

  • Is This Gas Company a Buy?

    By Waqar Saif - February 20, 2013 | Tickers: GAS, NFG, SRE

    Based in New York, National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) is comprised of four business segments; utilities, pipeline and storage, exploration and production, and energy marketing.

    National Fuel Gas’ Earnings

    On the Feb. 8, 2013, the company released its earnings for 1Q 2013. Earnings per share were up 11% to $0.81 from 1Q 2012.

    The Pipeline and Storage segment had a strong quarter with the Tioga Extension project and more »

  • Betting on the Monterey Shale

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - February 6, 2013 | Tickers: BRY, NFG, OXY, PXP, VQ

    Oil extraction by hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” has undoubtedly transformed the landscape of the American energy market (see The Definitive Guide to Fracking), put the United States on the fast track to energy independence, and thrust the names of shale formations such as the Marcellus, the Bakken, and Eagle Ford to the forefront of public consciousness. Soon, the sun-soaked, star-studded counties of Southern California may supplant the plains of North more »

  • Billionaire Mario Gabelli’s Top Stock Picks

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - January 2, 2013 | Tickers: AXP, DTV, NFG, RHP, VIAB

    Billionaire Mario Gabelli’s asset manager GAMCO Investors has beaten the S&P 500 by a little over 2% per year since inception in 1986, and his small cap picks have done even better. No wonder the firm now invests over $30 billion. Gabelli, who was named Morningstar’s Fund Manager of the Year in 1997 and The Institutional Investor’s Money Manager of the Year in 2010, is one more »

  • The Most Sensible Trend in Natural Gas Drilling

    By Matthew DiLallo - November 29, 2012 | Tickers: BHI, CNX, EQT, GE, NFG

    The natural gas industry has always seemed to get a bad rap when it comes to their environmental sensibilities or their perceived lack thereof.  Whether it’s the chemicals in the fracking fluid or the issues with ground water, the industry’s environmental record has always been questioned.  Operators have countered by touting the economic and environmental benefits of using natural gas.  This is what makes it all the more more »

  • California's Love-Hate Relationship with Oil and Gas

    By Eric Fox - October 4, 2012 | Tickers: BRY, BBEP, CVX, NFG, OXY | Editor's Choice

    Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) has considerable oil and gas assets in California and plans to explore its large leasehold position here to help grow the company’s production and reserves over the long term.

    California Oil and Gas

    California has a long history of oil and gas exploration and development, which belies its current reputation as being inhospitable to the industry.  In the mid-19th Century, oil was collected from natural more »

  • Five Oil and Gas Companies Cutting Capital Spending for 2012

    By Eric Fox - August 11, 2012 | Tickers: BBG, EOG, EQT, MRO, NFG

    Several exploration and production companies announced reductions in capital spending on oil and gas development during second quarter of 2012 earnings season.  While this trend might cause a further weakening of the North American drilling cycle, it will eventually lead to reduced supply and an increase in prices.

    CAPEX Cuts

    National Fuel Gas (NYSE: NFG), which conducts its exploration and production operations as Seneca Resources Corporation, is involved in a more »

  • From the Drill Bit to the Burner Tip

    By Matthew DiLallo - June 29, 2012 | Tickers: CVX, EOG, LINE, NFG

    There are a lot of energy companies that boast about being vertically integrated, but few companies can boast to the scope of the integration at National Fuel Gas (NYSE: NFG).  Their asset portfolio runs from the drill bit all the way to the burner tip.  Analysts and investment bankers might eye this company as ripe for a breakup, but I think that their diversified business of highly integrated assets provides more »

  • Who’s Positioned to Win if New York Fracks?

    By Matthew DiLallo - June 25, 2012 | Tickers: CHK, XOM, HES, NFG, TLM

    A proposal by New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration to allow limited hydraulic fracturing in several southern tier communities has the potential to open up vast tracks of land for the energy industry to drill.  The controversial proposal would only permit drilling in communities that agree to allow it while also banning it in Catskill Park, aquifers and in nationally designated historical districts.  If the proposal is ever more »