Energy and Capital Archives

Investing in Sustainability

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted April 22, 2014

While bureaucrats want to use your food for fuel, forward-thinking investors are shunning ethanol and loading up on opportunities in sustainable farmland.

TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) Delayed Again on Keystone XL

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 22, 2014

Once again, the government kicks the can down the road with its final decision to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

A Biofuel Blunder

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 21, 2014

According to a new study, cellulosic biofuels actually pollute more than gasoline .

Gulf Coast Oil Profits

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 21, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why a small group of investors are banking on one of the most undervalued sectors in the oil industry.

Ukraine's Great East Energy Inc. gets into CNG Distribution and Sales

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 21, 2014

Compressed Natural Gas vehicles aren't 'mainstream' yet...but the sector continues to grow.

Vanguard Energy (OTCQB: VNGE) Sells Only Operating Oil Field

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 20, 2014

Texas upstream oil producer Vanguard Energy Corp is selling off its only working oil field.

OPEC's Oil Collapse

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 17, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a deeper look into how the U.S. tight oil boom is infuriating OPEC members... and how investors are taking advantage of the situation.

Putins Gambit: Crimea's Oil

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted April 16, 2014

That Putin is willing to threaten war and the status quo means he believes Russia needs the oil from the Crimea. It's not just warm water ports and national pride. It's oil and gas.

EU to meet with Putin for Natural Gas Talks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 16, 2014

Putin says the EU is to blame for Ukraine's financial woes, EU says it's not so. Yet both sides agree Natural Gas supplies should not be disturbed.

Shale drilling releases 100+ Times More Methane than EPA thought

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 15, 2014

The shale drilling stage may emit much more methane than the EPA originally forecasted, according to a new study.

Petroplex Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted April 15, 2014

No matter how much we produce, we'll never be able to get enough oil onto the market fast enough to keep pace with global demand. This will result in the inevitable rise in oil and gas prices, as...

California's "60% Catastrophe"

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 14, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals California's "60% Crisis" that is fueling its drive toward clean energy and shows investors why this push may not solve the state's real problem.