Terrific

“Terrific” may not be the first word that comes to mind when describing the economy in 2009, but for investors in natural gas and oil stocks, last year was absolutely divine, with nearly 85% of the stocks in the global market delivering positive returns, according to a report issued Monday by energy research firm IHS Herold.

James Yardley, president of El Paso Pipeline Group, told a Houston audience last week “it’s an absolutely terrific time to be in our business.” But while times may be good for natural gas pipeliners, they are not without their challenges, which Yardley enumerated.

James Yardley, president of El Paso Pipeline Group, told a Houston audience Monday “it’s an absolutely terrific time to be in our business.” But while times may be good for natural gas pipeliners, they are not without their challenges, which Yardley enumerated.