Energy and Capital Archives

Another Oil Train Crash Launches GBX

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted April 30, 2014

A train carrying crude oil derailed yesterday in Lynchburg, VA. As I am writing this on Wednesday afternoon, there is very little information. But this stock just launched...

Bakken Yields Billionth Barrel

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 29, 2014

One of North America's most recognizable shale deposits has yielded its billionth barrel of crude oil.

China Petrochemical buys into Progress Energy's (NYSE: PGN) LNG reserves

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 28, 2014

After 20 years, China is changing its strategy for petrochemicals.

Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) Finally Brings Transparency to Fracking

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 28, 2014

Are major oil companies finally going to disclose what's in their frac fluid? Baker Hughes may have just opened up the floodgates to a new era of transparency in hydraulic fracturing.

Fracking's Dirty Little Secret

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 28, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl uncovers the dirty truth behind fracking and why this technology is opening a window of opportunity for investors betting on the U.S. energy boom.

Total SA (NYSE: TOT) Denies it's Selling LNG Unit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 27, 2014

France's Total SA has issued a statement saying it's not selling Totalgaz...yet.

The BLM Land Scandal Deepens

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 24, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals the most egregious case of government land abuse to date.

Massive Q1 Profit Drop for Diamond Offshore Drilling (NYSE: DO)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 23, 2014

Diamond Offshore Drilling reported a drop in both revenue and profits in the first quarter.

The Oil Loophole

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted April 23, 2014

It is still illegal to export crude oil from U.S. shores. But this one loophole is making it possible, and one sure thing will come of it...

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.

SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) Teams Up with Google (NASDAQ: GOOG)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 22, 2014

Rooftop solar company SunPower Corp. has teamed up with Google for a new residential financing program.

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.