Energy and Capital Archives

Natural Gas Vehicle Growth

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 1, 2013

Natural gas vehicles have been gaining popularity in Europe, Asia, and Latin America for the past two decades. So why are they still so scarce in North America?

Green Companies Find New Home in China

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted January 31, 2013

Keith Kohl takes a closer look at why China is buying up Uncle Sam's green failures.

Natural Gas Prices to Stay Low, Shell CEO Says

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 31, 2013

Natural gas prices will stay low through 2013, according to the CEO of Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS.A)...

BP (LON: BP) to Choose European Gas Pipeline

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 31, 2013

A consortium of oil producers involved in the Shah Deniz gas field in the Caspian Sea will select a pipeline to transport the gas to Europe...

Frack It All!

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 30, 2013

An EIA report published many years ago stated the world would have to spend $20 trillion to meet future energy needs. It seems as though that figure will be grossly underestimated...

Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMP) to Purchase Pipeline Operator

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 30, 2013

As North American natural gas production continues to increase, a growing demand for infrastructure has led to pipeline acquisitions...

Hess Corp. (NYSE: HES) May Consider Bakken Spinoff

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 30, 2013

Hess Corp. (NYSE: HES) recently announced it would close its only remaining refinery, but Paul Singer's company Elliot Management recommends a Bakken spinoff...

Air Car Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 29, 2013

The technology has been around for over 117 years, but a lot has changed. A new compressed air vehicle could be a major game-changer for this automaker.

Lithium-Air Batteries

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 29, 2013

Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) is working with BMW (ETR: BMW) to develop the latest in lithium battery technology: lithium-air batteries.

Japan, Canada Collaborate on LNG Exports

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 29, 2013

Japanese company Idemitsu Kosan Co. (TYO: 5019) and Canadian AltaGas Ltd. (TSX: ALA) plan to build an LNG facility and export terminal in Canada for exports to Asia.

Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) CEO to Retire

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 29, 2013

After his company's huge budget shortfall and SEC scrutiny into his personal loans, Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) CEO Aubrey McClendon is leaving the company.

San Francisco 49ers' Solar Powered Stadium

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 28, 2013

The San Francisco 49ers will go up against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII...and they'll come home to NRG Energy's (NYSE: NRG) new solar powered stadium...