Energy and Capital Archives

Oil Outlook 2014

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 5, 2013

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a look ahead at what's in store for the U.S. oil industry in 2014.

Colorado Shale Investments

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 5, 2013

A number of Colorado cities have decided to ban fracking, going against state law. But the Colorado Oil and Gas Association is fighting back.

Dumb Money Biotech

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted December 5, 2013

Innovus Pharmaceuticals (OTC: INNV) exploded 40% during intra-day trading today...

The New Space Race Just Got Cheaper

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 4, 2013

This morning, after its third try, SpaceX safely and successfully put a very expensive piece of equipment into space for $200 million less than its competitors.

Will These Oil Companies Invest in Iran?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 4, 2013

Iran is already gearing up for a removal of its sanctions, engaging in talks with Western oil production majors...

Marathon (NYSE: MPC) Reveals $4 Billion Cash Flow Strategy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 4, 2013

In the interest of stabilizing its cash flow over the next three years, Marathon Petroleum plans to invest more heavily in its midstream businesses, which includes pipeline transport and its...

Boosting Natural Gas Demand

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 3, 2013

Natural gas production is high. The next step is boosting demand. And a number of companies have plans to start using natural gas for everything from cargo ships to trains...

Keystone XL to Come Online

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 3, 2013

TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) announced that part of its Keystone XL pipeline will come online in January...

Egypt Offers $1.5B Payback to Oil Companies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 3, 2013

Racked with political and social upheaval, Egypt hopes to convince oil investors not to abandon hope for the country yet.

Investors Pony Up $4.2 Million for Pipeline Robots

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 3, 2013

The crumbling infrastructure spans the entire United States, but a new army of pipeline robots are being developed and deployed to repair more than 900,000 miles of water mains.

A New Direction for E-Readers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 2, 2013

The consumer e-reader market has shrunk due to the prevalence of affordable, full-color LCD tablets, but a new type of device could turn things around for e-paper.

Shell's (NYSE: RDS.A) Offshore LNG Facility Takes Major Step Forward

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 2, 2013

Shell has passed a major milestone in its goal of making the world's largest floating liquefied natural gas facility.