Investing in Energy: A Primer on the Economics of the Energy Industry
  As it reacts to new challenges inregulation, exploration, and alternativeenergy initiatives, the energy sector has emerged as one of the most rapidly growingand complex sectors for investment. Investingin Energy: A Primer on the Economics of the Energy Industry is a response to this growth, providing the most up-to-date knowledge forboth established and would-be investors.Considering the economics of the industry andthe multifaceted factors involved in investing,Investing in Energy identifies and assesses the major energy sectors: oil and natural gas—currently the most dominant sources—as wellas power and emerging green industries.A comprehensive look at the economics of the energy industry, the book reviews the financial considerations necessary for evaluating andassessing investment opportunities, includingcash flow, capital structure, and the role ofcapital markets across a myriad of energysector firms. It also looks at the financialconsiderations for these sectors, including key credit metrics, the importance of liquidity, cash flow, and capital expenditure, as well as the multitude of investment strategies applicableto the green energy sector.A detailed guide to all of the major energytechnologies, an overview of the economics of the industry, a review of the financial considerations, and an evaluation of each major sectorof energy production, Investing in Energy covers everything from OPEC to biofuels, and everything in between, in order to get investors the information that they need to make informed decisions on how to invest in the energy industry.