Energy and Capital Archives

Banking on South Texas Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 28, 2013

Keith Kohl explains why Texas is in the midst of an oil rebirth, with new technology breathing life into long-abandoned fields.

Shell (NYSE:RDS.A) Invests $1 Billion in China Shale Gas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 28, 2013

China is officially beginning the exploration and development of its shale gas resources with help from a contract with Shell (NYSE:RDS.A).

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Powers Mercedes Electric Car

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 28, 2013

Mercedes-Benz is entering the U.S. electric vehicle market with its B-class Electric Drive...

BP (NYSE: BP) $500 Million Oil Investment

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 28, 2013

BP will attempt to help boost UK oil and gas output by developing the offshore Clair field near the Shetland Islands...

Natural Gas Technology Wins Again

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 27, 2013

When recalling a fishing trip he took in 2005, Angel founder Bill Lowe told me how shocked he was at how things in the energy market have changed so dramatically in those seven years.

How to Drive 1,000 Miles in an Electric Car

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 27, 2013

A private Israeli company may have created a solution for the short range of electric vehicles with its 1,000-mile battery...

Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) Unloads Nigerian Oil Assets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 27, 2013

Brazil's state-run Petrobras is selling Nigerian oil assets to renew focus on exploration and production domestically...

Fracking Technology Investments

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 26, 2013

Today U.S. oil output is surpassing imports for the first time since 1995. And with this new technology in place, fracking just got hotter...

Algae Biofuel Investing Basics

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 26, 2013

Here's a basic tutorial of how algae biofuel technology works.

Canadian Rail Booming on Oil Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 26, 2013

As oil producers await decisions on numerous oil pipelines, they are transporting their products with existing railways...

China's Latest Oil Grab

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 25, 2013

Keith Kohl explains why China's latest oil deal proves their worst fears are coming true.

Wind Powers 40% of UK Homes

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 25, 2013

With natural gas prices climbing, the UK turns to wind power.