Clean Energy Fuels Corp (CLNE), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK), Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG): Will the Surging Shale Gas Supply Hammer Natural Gas Stocks?

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The impact of greater supply
While the short-term pressure on natural gas stocks created by this additional supply may be negative, ultimately, it should be seen as a positive. The knowledge that there is a long-term supply of natural gas means that projects like the one being undertaken by Clean Energy Fuels Corp (NASDAQ:CLNE) have a chance to take root. The company is attempting to install a series of LNG fueling stations along key trucking roots across the country in an effort to promote using LNG for the transport of more goods. The estimated quantity is roughly 90 times 2012’s consumption of natural gas. As more projects like this are implemented, natural gas stocks should continue to be considered strategic long-term investments that belong in your portfolio.

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Motley Fool contributor Doug Ehrman has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Clean Energy Fuels and Range Resources. The Motley Fool has the following options: Long Jan 2014 $20 Calls on Chesapeake Energy, Long Jan 2014 $30 Calls on Chesapeake Energy, and Short Jan 2014 $15 Puts on Chesapeake Energy.

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