Energy and Capital Archives

Environmental Regulations Halt Fracking Project

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted July 7, 2013

Insight on why there is no reason to invest in shale projects outside of the United States and how environmental regulations are affecting projects.

U.K. Fracking Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 7, 2013

With U.K. shale potential now double previous estimates, Cuadrilla and Centrica (LSE: CNA) are doubling down their efforts to tap the resources...

China Shale Boom Coming

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted July 7, 2013

China wants to replace coal with shale gas.

European Solar Consolidation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 7, 2013

The solar panel trade war between China and the European Union has claimed its first victim. German company Conergy has filed for insolvency...

Tesla and SolarCity Join Forces to Save the World

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted July 7, 2013

I started hyping Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) long before it went public, and it has continued to amaze. But just when you think Tesla couldn't impress again... it does.

U.S. Natural Gas Fuels Mexican Manufacturing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2013

Mexico is taking advantage of low-cost natural gas from the U.S. by fueling a manufacturing revolution...

Failing Brazilian Oil Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2013

Brazilian oil company OGX has lost a lot of money recently, and the company is headed for even greater turmoil as a loan payment comes due...

Fired for Fracking!

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted July 4, 2013

Morning Energy Intel - July 5, 2013

Chesapeake's (NYSE: CHK) Eagle Ford Sale

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2013

Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) could be the phoenix rising from the ashes. Its asset sales are helping put its feet back on the ground...

Why is Egypt Affecting WTI Crude Prices?

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 4, 2013

Egypt may not be a major oil producer, but it is home to the Suez Canal and the Suez-Mediterranean pipeline...

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 2, 2013

GM (NYSE: GM) and Honda Motor Co. (NYSE: HMC) are teaming up to build an all new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle by 2020...

Saudi Desalination Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 2, 2013

The world has a water shortage problem. And with fracking rapidly gaining popularity, that's about to get worse. This technology could prevent that...