Energy and Capital Archives

European Shale Gas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 12, 2013

As Poland begins exploratory drilling to pursue fracking, Germany and other nations face heavy opposition...

U.S. Solar Power in 2013

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 12, 2013

Wind installations took the lead in the U.S. in 2012, but this year could shape up to highlight solar energy...

Gulfport Energy Increases Utica Shale Stake

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 12, 2013

As drillers start to reach below the Marcellus and into the Utica shale deposit, companies are increasing their interest...

India Increases Solar Capacity

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 12, 2013

India is adding over 4.4 GW of solar power in the coming year, and U.S. solar companies could stand to benefit...

OPEC Panics

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 11, 2013

Keith Kohl explains why there's a crisis brewing for OPEC members... and why investors will be able to capitalize on their surging demand.

Apache and Chevron Take Over LNG Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 11, 2013

Canadian subsidiaries of Apache Corp. (NYSE: APA) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) will now each own 50% of the Kitimat LNG facility under a new agreement.

The World Needs More Oil

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 11, 2013

OPEC forecasts global oil demand will average 89.7 million barrels per day this year. But the world still can't produce that much oil...

Vestas No Longer Leader in Wind Turbine Market

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 11, 2013

An energy leader has replaced Vestas Wind Systems (CPH: VWS), which was the leader in wind turbine production since 2000.

Ethanol Intensifies 2013 Drought Crisis

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 10, 2013

As the worst U.S. drought in 50 years continues, the government wants to increase ethanol production.

Duke Energy's (NYSE: DUK) Solar Battery Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 10, 2013

In an effort to improve solar power integration into the power grid, Duke Enegy (NYSE: DUK) has launched a battery project to regulate power...

Tanzania Oil and Gas Development

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 10, 2013

Total SA (NYSE: TOT) is just one of the many oil majors interested in Tanzania's oil and gas deposits...

Trans-Afghan Natural Gas Pipeline Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 10, 2013

India will create a company that will join GAIL Ltd. and companies from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan for a trans-Afghan natural gas pipeline...