Energy and Capital Archives

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.

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.

The Top 5 Disruptive Technologies of 2014

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted December 5, 2013

Understanding disruptive trends is a critical component for any technology investor, as they will often indicate the winning and losing players in this space.

Dumb Money Biotech

Written by Jason Stutman
Posted December 5, 2013

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

Shell (NYSE: RDS.A, RDS: B) Kills Plans for Louisiana GTL Plant

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 5, 2013

Though US stores of natural gas are high, Royal Dutch Shell has cancelled its plans for a GTL plant on the Gulf Coast.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...