Summary
Your American Birthright is a practical, how-to guide for the successful investor who wants to learn the necessary background for investing in domestic oil and natural gas production. Mr. Thompson, President of Leland Energy, Inc., has over 30 years experience successfully making money for energy investors.
Unlike most other countries around the world, America offers its investors the opportunity to gain wealth through direct participation in domestic oil and gas production. Mr. Thompson reasons that given the world's finite supply of natural energy resources, now is the best time for savvy individuals to directly participate in development of America's oil and natural gas resources.
Your American Birthright cogently describes the current world's energy markets as becoming more competitive. The world's energy consumption has dramatically increased over the past ten years because China, India and other developing economies have industrialized. The world's demand for oil and natural gas is now close to exceeding supply.
While there is still a substantial supply of oil and gas, locating it and bringing it to market is a difficult and arduous process. These limitations, coupled with the current surge in the growing global demand for energy consumption, will keep the energy markets increasingly profitable for those investors who are able to take advantage of these financial opportunities.
Your American Birthright clearly explains all aspects involved in domestic oil and gas production. Mr. Thompson begins by summarizing the enactment of laws and regulations that allow the individual American citizen to gain wealth through this form of investment.
After reviewing the history of domestic energy production, Your American Birthright focuses on how to realize high returns on energy investments. Mr. Thompson correctly observes that the best way to minimize risk and maximize profitability is to invest in what is known as "developmental drilling" programs.
Mr. Thompson fully explains the risks and rewards involved in energy investments. He also discusses how direct participation in energy production investments favorably compares to other investment alternatives, such as stocks, bonds and real estate.
Your American Birthright contains a chapter of frequently asked questions that require objective answers all investors need to know. For the novice, Mr. Thompson provides a convenient glossary of energy related terminology.
Your American Birthright is a must read for all active investors who are thinking about investing in and want to learn more about the energy markets.
About the Author
Stephen M. Thompson is the president and CEO of Leland Energy, Inc. His more than 30 years of industry experience includes most aspects of the "oil patch" including field work and lease and contract negotiations, with a recent primary focus on developmental drilling activity in the Appalachian Basin. Over the years, additional drilling and lease acquisition activity in Texas, California, Oklahoma, and New Mexico has provided him with a wide range of contacts and experience in the exciting energy resource business.
He is an ardent advocate for increasing domestic production of oil and natural gas to lessen America's dependence on foreign product, and he travels around the nation leading professional discussions on the state of the energy industry.
Thompson also serves on various boards and volunteers time and money to charitable organizations, primarily at-risk children groups. He is the proud father of 4 children and resides in Beverly Hills, California.
