Energy and Capital Archives

Saudi Solar Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 5, 2013

Saudi Arabia is on track to get more than 30 percent of its electricity from the sun by installing 41 gigawatts of solar power. Here are a few public companies looking to get a piece of this action.

Investing in Human Bionic Enhancements

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 5, 2013

With advances in gyroscopes and sensors, bionic legs are becoming cheaper, lighter, and more common. The competition in this space is heating up.

Iran Natural Gas Exports

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 5, 2013

Iran's former deputy foreign minister has been named head of a bloc of gas exporting countries, marking the start of the nation's efforts to expand gas exports...

Ukrainian Shale Gas Profits

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 5, 2013

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) signed a shale gas production agreement with the Ukraine worth $10 billion in a major step for Ukraine toward domestic production.

Mascoma adds Big Oil talent after Aborted Ethanol IPO

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 5, 2013

Morning Energy Intel

CJSC Northgas to Double Output in 2014

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 4, 2013

Gazprom announced that CJSC Northgas, a joint venture with OAO Novatek, has commissioned the East Dome of the North Urengoy field to vastly increase gas production.

U.S. Domestic Oil Prices

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 4, 2013

The bubble bursting crowd appears around the same time every year. They say oil prices are heading off a cliff, and their rumblings grow louder as prices head lower. The truth is there is no oil...

German Coal Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 4, 2013

Renewable energy won't be able to fill the gap nuclear power shutdowns will leave in Germany. So the nation is turning to cheap coal...

Marcellus Shale Gas Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 4, 2013

Natural gas production in the Marcellus shale is growing faster than many experts expected, and Pennsylvania is working to entice producers even more...

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) Oil Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 3, 2013

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is selling a number of its oil assets abroad in order to turn the focus closer to home...

States Push Electric Vehicle Sales

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 3, 2013

8 states are coming together to lead a push to bring more electric vehicles to the road in a move that's sure to increase alternative vehicle innovation...

Commercial Space Investing

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted November 3, 2013

Last month, I expressed my long-term bullish outlook on the commercial space industry. Today, I bring you five ways to play the next space race.