Tortoise on North American Energy

Why invest in North American energy, and why now?
North American energy revolution continues to help our economy and provide compelling investment opportunities
By Brian Kessens
As 2014 opens, the North American energy revolution continues to help our economy and provide compelling investment opportunities across the energy value chain.
North American crude oil production topped 8 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2013 and production is on pace to reach 9.3 bbl/d by 2015, the highest level in 43 years. At the same time, the U.S. is now producing enough natural gas to meet its needs independent of imports. This results in improving business fundamentals for companies spanning the energy value chain — from the exploration and productions companies producing these valuable resources to the pipeline and related infrastructure companies that transport oil and gas to the end users.
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