Energy and Capital Archives

Asian LNG Trading Hub

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 26, 2013

Singapore has the potential to become Asia's LNG trading hub, a shift that could significantly lower prices. But North American exporters may not be too thrilled...

U.S. Natural Gas Exports

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 25, 2013

Keith Kohl explains why the North American LNG export race just took a sharp and profitable turn for investors.

Pakistan Approves Shale Gas Policy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 25, 2013

Pakistan is taking its first step toward shale gas exploration, approving bidding for shale gas exploration from international firms...

Mississippian Lime Oil and Gas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 25, 2013

China's Sinopec (NYSE: SNP) is set to purchase Chesapeake's (NYSE: CHK) Mississippian Lime assets as part of the U.S. company's efforts to reduce debt...

Iranian Oil Refinery

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 25, 2013

Pakistani officials want their nation to benefit from a planned Iranian oil refinery, but this has raised questions about the implications of U.S. sanctions...

Arctic Oil Stocks

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 24, 2013

The gatekeepers to about 70% of all Arctic oil feast on caviar and vodka, not burgers and fries. And Mother Russia still rules with an iron fist.

Iran Natural Gas

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 24, 2013

Routing a pipeline through Syria, Iran looks to send its natural gas to Europe.

Solar Panel Trade War

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 24, 2013

The European Union is considering an anti-dumping tariff on Chinese solar panels, but some believe a tariff could hurt the industry further...

Battery Technology Developments

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 24, 2013

IBM (NYSE: IBM) is joining Toyota (NYSE: TM) and BMW in an effort to develop a lithium-air battery for energy storage...

The Bakken Effect

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 24, 2013

The Bakken region is now burgeoning with jobs and prospective workers. But a gap between residents and housing is causing unusual business practices...

Past Peak Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 21, 2013

Keith Kohl breaks down the misconceptions surrounding the world's oil supply and offers investors an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the U.S. oil revival.

Oil and Gas Pipeline MLPs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 21, 2013

The government recently estimated that tax breaks for MLPs, including those that build oil and gas pipelines, could cost upwards of $7 billion...