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Rabu, 31 Desember 2014

Brief Introduction Of Oil And Gas Investment Opportunities

By Stacey Burt


As oil and gas became the main source of energy, especially during the mid-2000's, oil and gas prices increased proportionately. Oil and gas investment became the most lucrative investment opportunities due to energy demands estimated to be 86-87 million barrels a day according to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' 2008 figures.

There is an opportunity for any investor to get into the industry without any tax requirements on any units they invest. The investment opportunities range from oil exploration to mining machinery. It is nowadays not very uncommon to find gas or oil investments providing a leeway from any challenges along the way. Shared finances and any future contracts are typical investments in this industry.

The oil and gas industry offers a number of investment opportunities with investment in shares available at any time. It is safe to say that any investor has an opportunity waiting for them. For example, an investor can have an investment in oil drilling, as well as in the company's future contracts. Cautionary measures should always be taken like all other investment opportunities where investors need to carefully research all risks.

Oil and gas are what mostly moves the world as sources of energy. Petroleum, for examples, has numerous uses as it can be used as either a lubricant or in plastics manufacture. This makes the industry to be of great importance in driving world economy.

Exploration opportunities involve companies leasing or buying land and prospect to make money through drilling. This is a risky investment as striking oil is not a guarantee. Income opportunities involve the acquisition of land or plots near proven energy reserves. Energy investments require certain services and support services, hence some opportunities come up such as transportation services; pipeline companies for the transportation of the drilled oil; other companies include the shipping and logistics companies manufacturers of equipment ;refiners; and rigging companies.

Throughout the history of this lucrative industry, oil price rises have had the consequences of either stagnating or sinking an economy. The profits in this industry therefore are also subject to the same treatment, and investors are educated to be prepared for the same consequences in case of a fluctuation. The good news is that, there is always the likelihood that prices are mostly skyrocketing than diving and the profits can even take multiples of 10 within no time.

In the event that the drilling does not strike oil or gas, huge losses can be realized due to the volatility of the industry and this is where diversification comes in. Shares especially of smaller companies are hard to liquidate and one has to redeem interest with your company or other limited partner which is usually direct. Higher commissions are also paid to brokers which can sometimes exceed 20%.

Another risk includes people risk. The professional ability of the explorer cannot be underestimated as the experience of the operator plays a key role in profit realization. There are mechanical risks, as the actual oil and gas exploration involve a lot of activities hence all the mechanical questions must be answered prior to the actual drilling. The reserve risk takes into consideration the well control and the seismic evaluation of the well. Finally, the commodity price risk must be catered for.




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