When You Invest in the Oil Business, What Do You Get?

Oil and gas experts debate the pros and cons of continuing investments in Canada verses the United States during the current economic downturn.
When You Invest in the Oil Business, What Do You Get?
A night view of the Syncrude oil sands extraction facility near the town of Fort McMurray in Alberta Province, Canada, on October 22, 2009. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images
Arleen Richards
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Oil and gas prices are dropping rapidly and consumers are jumping for joy. But investors may be experiencing a little anxiety.

The business of oil production and whether or not it can sustain itself during this industry downturn relies upon two main factors—cost of production and return on investment.

Investors with interests in Canada and the United States, who are weighing their options in this volatile market, may consider choosing one country’s oil production method over the other. It’s important to understand that the oil production business in these two countries is very different, yielding equally different results. 

Cost versus production is the determining factor when considering investment.
Chris Rockers, Managing Director, Energy Services, Alpina Capital
Arleen Richards
Arleen Richards
NTD News Legal Correspondent
Arleen Richards is NTD's legal correspondent based at the network's global headquarters in New York City, where she covers all major legal stories. Arleen holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.).
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