Weâve heard this story before time and again, havenât we? How many times have we seen our own government go after the oil and gas industry over the last year? [Energy and Capital Header] Practical Investment Analysis for the New Energy Economy The Biggest Investment Iâm Making Today⦠and Itâs NOT Oil Keith Kohl | Mar 31, 2023 âExtraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.â These were the famous last words argued by Australiaâs prime minister late last year for his government to cap gas and coal prices. Come on, weâve heard this story before time and again, havenât we? How many times have we seen our own government go after the oil and gas industry over the last year? I canât say I blame it â oil and gas companies are the perfect scapegoat, a political punching bag to knock around when your energy prices are high. So it was an easy decision for the Australian government to make from its point of view â capping gas prices at $12 per gigajoule for 12 months and providing $1.5 billion of federal assistance for relief. The legislation also opened the door for future market interventions and called for producers and consumers to negotiate gas contracts at âreasonable prices.â Besides, if they could help decarbonize the planet in the process, why not? Iâll tell you why notâ¦Â Americaâs $625 Billion "Storage War" Surging e-commerce sales have sparked a massive corporate battle for warehouse storage space. Three "landlords" are collecting millions of dollars from some of the worldâs largest Fortune 500 companies... And sending a dedicated cut of it directly to investors like you and me every single month. [Hereâs how you could start collecting your first payment in the next 30 days.]( This can easily turn into an unmitigated disaster in the long run. And if you can see just a little further down the road, youâll recognize the incredible buying opportunity that is opening up. Sounding the Alarm Over the years, weâve talked about the unintended consequences of turning the oil and gas industry into the fall guy. Here in the United States, harsh political rhetoric has created an uncertain investment environment. Remember, [the golden age of shale is over](. Nowadays, companies in the U.S. oil patch are far more conservative compared with a decade ago when drilling activity was fueled by taking on enormous loads of debt. [Iâve already shown you my favorite gems inside the U.S. oil industry.]( Today, I want to show you how one policy disaster can snowball into a full-blown crisis. But donât just take my word for it. The CEO of Inpex â Japanâs largest oil and gas company â is sounding the alarm. In a recent speech, Takayuki Ueda warned that Australia was quietly quitting the global natural gas market. [QUIZ] Most Investors Have No Idea... How do you think the Ukraine-Russia conflict will affect energy markets? - Sky-high oil prices thanks to new demand for non-Russian energy
- A worldwide shift to green energy
- Saudi Arabia emerges as the oil producer to replace Russia
- Absolutely nothing Want to see the real answer? [Make your selection, and Iâll reveal it to you!]( Thanks to the legislation we mentioned earlier, Australiaâs government has become increasingly hostile to companies looking to invest in the countryâs gas production. What that means is there will be less gas for the Aussies to export. In case you werenât aware, Australia is a top-three global exporter of LNG. Take a look for yourself: [LNG exports] As you can see, Australiaâs LNG exports are a critical component of the worldâs energy security. Of course, the countries that will be hit hardest by these policy flops will be China, Japan, and South Korea, which accounted for roughly 90% of Australiaâs LNG exports in 2021. Itâs the reason for Mr. Uedaâs concerns; for every cubic foot of natural gas that is taken away from Japan, more coal will be needed. Now, China has been turning more and more to Russia and Qatar for natural gas. In fact, China National Petroleum Corp. just inked a near 30-year LNG deal last month. Trust me, itâs not Russia to whom Japan will be turning to to keep the lights on. Take another look at that LNG chart above, and you'll see... It'll be us. Until next time, [Keith Kohl Signature] Keith Kohl [[follow basic]Check us out on YouTube!]( A true insider in the technology and energy markets, Keithâs research has helped everyday investors capitalize from the rapid adoption of new technology trends and energy transitions. Keith connects with hundreds of thousands of readers as the Managing Editor of [Energy & Capital](, as well as the investment director of Angel Publishing's [Energy Investor]( and [Technology and Opportunity](. For nearly two decades, Keith has been providing in-depth coverage of the hottest investment trends before they go mainstream â from the shale oil and gas boom in the United States to the red-hot EV revolution currently underway. Keith and his readers have banked hundreds of winning trades on the 5G rollout and on key advancements in robotics and AI technology. Keithâs keen trading acumen and investment research also extend all the way into the complex biotech sector, where he and his readers take advantage of the newest and most groundbreaking medical therapies being developed by nearly 1,000 biotech companies. His network includes hundreds of experts, from M.D.s and Ph.D.s to lab scientists grinding out the latest medical technology and treatments. You can join his vast investment community and target the most profitable biotech stocks in Keithâs [Topline Trader]( advisory newsletter. [Fb]( [Li]( [Tw]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You can manage your subscription and get our privacy policy [here](. Energy and Capital, Copyright © 3 East Read Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Please note: It is not our intention to send email to anyone who doesn't want it. If you're not sure why you're getting this e-letter, or no longer wish to receive it, get more info [here]( including our privacy policy and information on how to manage your subscription. If you are interested in our other publications, please call our customer service team at [1-877-303-4529](tel:/18773034529).