Energy and Capital Archives

Everything You Know is Fracked

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 28, 2013

Editor Keith Kohl explains why the future of the U.S. energy boom relies on the highly controversial topic of hydraulic fracturing.

Energy Storage Systems

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 28, 2013

The renewable energy industry -- particularly solar and wind -- has faced the problem of inconsistent power patterns. Silicon Valley is looking to change that...

Shell Purchases LNG Assets from Repsol

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 28, 2013

Shell is expanding its reach in the LNG market with assets from Spain's Repsol...

Coal Plants to Close After Emissions Lawsuit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 28, 2013

American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) is closing several coal plants after an emissions lawsuit. What does this mean for the coal industry?

Bakken 201

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 27, 2013

In Part 2 of his History of the Bakken, Brian Hicks talks about the Father of the Bakken and the current boom state of the massive formation in North Dakota.

German Renewable Energy Impresses

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 27, 2013

The lights stay on in Germany, even without nuclear.

U.S. Crude Export Ban is Unsustainable

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 27, 2013

A ban on the export of U.S. crude oil has been in place for decades, but many companies are calling for a change in light of the shale boom...

Iran Nuclear Discussions

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 27, 2013

Iranian oil production has plummeted as a result of Western sanctions on its covert nuclear program. But talks this week may have set the stage for future progress...

Australian Shale Investment Opportunity

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 27, 2013

Australia's shale potential has been generating a lot of interest lately. And Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is the latest company to get involved...

Tesla Model S Investment

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 26, 2013

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) forges ahead, silencing the doubters and naysayers. The Model S even landed Motor Trend's 2013 Car of the Year.

Tullow Oil (LON: TLW) Drills for Ethiopian Oil

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2013

Tullow Oil (LON: TLW) has made a big oil discovery in East Africa. But investment, infrastructure, and stability problems plague the area...

Honda Teams Up with SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2013

Honda and SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY) are teaming up to provide Honda customers with a new, at-home solar array that will cut the cost of their utility bills...