Energy and Capital Archives

Japan Solar Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 14, 2013

As Japan hurries to replace the power capacity it lost after shutting down most of its nuclear plants, silver companies are benefiting...

U.S. Becomes Oil Superpower

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 14, 2013

A recent IEA report estimates that the U.S. is on track to become the top oil-producing nation by 2017, and this could upset the global oil markets...

Striking Oil Down Under

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 13, 2013

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl tells readers about an unlikely source for future oil profits.

U.S. Nears Widespread Natural Gas Exports

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 13, 2013

As natural gas production companies in the U.S. continue to struggle under the low prices, a decision on exports could be closer than we think...

Australian Shale Gas Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 13, 2013

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has entered a farm-in deal with Australia's Beach Energy (ASX: BPT) to explore the nation's Cooper Basin...

Low Gas Prices on High Oil Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 13, 2013

As we approach the summer months, gasoline prices are below last year's average. And they're about to go down even more...

Investing in U.S. Natural Gas Exports

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 12, 2013

The DOE is still reviewing applications for LNG export terminals, but natural gas exports are virtually guaranteed. Invest accordingly.

$7 Billion Pipeline Company

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 12, 2013

Crestwood Mistream Partners LP's (NYSE: CMLP) buyout of Inergy LP (NYSE: NRGY) will create a $7 billion midstream company with access to every U.S. shale formation...

Texas LNG Export Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 12, 2013

Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) is planning construction of an LNG export facility in Texas, but it's still awaiting additional DOE approval...

Kansas Oil Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 12, 2013

Kansas has been riding high on growing oil production, but low natural gas prices have damaged gas production...

New Zealand's Bakken

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 9, 2013

New Zealand just recently discovered it sat atop massive oil potential, and the nation is looking to exploit this...

Shell (NYSE: RDS-A) to Develop World's Deepest Oil Well

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 9, 2013

After BP's rig blowout, deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico was halted. But now Shell (NYSE: RDS-A) is returning with the aim of drilling the world's deepest well...