Energy and Capital Archives

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.

American LNG to Power UK Homes

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 25, 2013

U.S. company Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) has struck a 20-year agreement for LNG shipments to supply the UK's power needs...

Massive LNG Investment for Exxon (NYSE:XOM)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 25, 2013

Exxon (NYSE:XOM) is taking on a massive floating LNG project with BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) to develop an offshore field in Western Australia...

Ethanol Increasing Gas Prices

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 24, 2013

The Renewable Fuels Standard requires a percentage of ethanol blended into gasoline. Is the increase in ethanol production making gasoline more expensive?

1,000-Mile Electric Car

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 24, 2013

Drive from New York to Atlanta on a single charge - with more than 100 miles remaining.

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) Lands New Oil Deals

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 24, 2013

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) recently entered into three deals to bring more North American crude to its refineries...

An $8 Billion Investment for BP (NYSE:BP)

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted March 24, 2013

After selling its share in TNK-BP to Rosneft (MM:ROSN), BP (NYSE:BP) is now planning an $8 billion share buyback...