The “Estimated Energy Costs per Million BTUs” chart from Young Research & Publishing gives you a quick comparison of oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium. As you can see, natural gas offers good value compared to oil. Over time good ideas will find their way in the marketplace at the right price and tend to evolve over time rather than an overnight revolution. Cheap natural gas will find a home. Kinder Morgan is expanding its pipelines into Mexico. Don’t speculate on short-term natural gas prices but do understand the unique long-term value it offers today to companies that move it.
