Energy and Capital Archives

Gasoline Prices Could Jump

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 1, 2013

A new EPA proposal, requiring 15% ethanol in gasoline, could boost gas prices, vehicle prices, and even cause engine problems in vehicles...

Barnett Shale Asset Purchase

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 1, 2013

A subsidiary of Japan's Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. will join Quicksilver Resources Inc. (NYSE: KWK) in developing Barnett shale assets...

Libyan Oil Exports to Egypt

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 1, 2013

On the road to recovery, Libya will attempt to help Egypt by exporting oil to the economically struggling North African nation...

Solar Powered Plane

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 1, 2013

The project that last year flew a solar-powered plane across Europe is now coming to the United States and will soon fly around the world...

Saudi Arabia Oil Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 31, 2013

Saudi officials are trying to diversify the country's energy mix, thereby allowing less domestic consumption. But they waited too long. Is Saudi Arabia about to import oil from the United States?

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Stock Profitability

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 31, 2013

Despite a long uphill battle, Tesla is about to reach profitability.

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...