Energy and Capital Archives

Alaska's Peak Oil Crisis

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 10, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why Big Oil is having a production crisis in Alaska and shows investors where to find the best oil profits right now.

Big Box Retailers Push Wind Power

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 10, 2014

Ikea strives to be "net zero" by 2020. With a huge investment in a domestic wind farm, the Swedish retailer is leading a clean energy charge.

Ametek (NYSE: AME) merges with Zygo (NASDAQ: ZIGO)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 10, 2014

Ametek is buying all of Zygo Corp's stock at a 31% premium in its merger.

Fracking Europe

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 9, 2014

Europe may not have the tight oil reserves that the U.S. has, but it can still help diminish reliance on Russia.

South Carolina gets first Bitcoin ATM

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 9, 2014

The number of Bitcoin ATMs in the Robocoin franchise is increasing.

Willbros (NYSE: WG) Selling Off Oklahoma Downstream Assets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 8, 2014

Willbros Group is paying down debt by selling off some of its Tulsa assets.

Nuclear Safety Doubts Don't Hurt Uranium Stocks

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted April 8, 2014

Regardless of what you think about nuclear power, there's a boatload of money to be made in this space. It's times like these when I put my personal objections aside and just focus on creating...

Shell (NYSE: RDS.A) gets first crude from 'Crazy' Iraqi Field

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 7, 2014

Shell's joint venture in the massive Majnoon field in Iraq has officially shipped its first crude.

This Battery Charges in 30 Seconds

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 7, 2014

Everybody could use a mobile phone battery that charges more quickly. One Israeli company says it'll be in stores in three years.

Oklahoma Quakes blamed on Oil and Gas Exploration

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 6, 2014

With the recent fracking Moratorium in Ohio, Oklahoma considers its own seismic activity.

Solar Provider Sungevity Grabs New Capital

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 3, 2014

With ease-of-use as its primary tool for customer acquisition, Sungevity has received a $17 million capital investment.

Diversifying U.S. Oil Production

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 3, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains why even the smallest Texas towns are booming once again.