Energy and Capital Archives

Thailand Solar Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 7, 2013

German photovoltaic company Conergy (ETR: CGYK) is supplying Thailand with three solar facilities to help the company meet its goal of reduced petroleum dependence...

High-Speed Rail Infrastructure Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 7, 2013

An outdated transportation infrastructure could cripple the U.S. economy. Without advancements in this area, growth is inhibited.

Indian State Company to Purchase U.S. Shale Assets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 7, 2013

GAIL India Ltd. (NSE: GAIL) plans to invest in U.S. shale gas assets, and the company is looking to secure more LNG imports...

Australia's Bakken

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 6, 2013

The world is awaiting the next shale boom. But while focus remains on European and Asian nations, another country may be preparing for a boom...

UPS to Deploy Electric Trucks

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 6, 2013

In conjunction with the state of California, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has agreed to deploy 100 electric trucks as part of its fleet...

Bakken Crude Oil Infrastructure

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 6, 2013

While the Midwest was benefiting from cheap Bakken crude, the East Coast has been left out. But new infrastructure developments will change that...

Tepco to Import U.S. LNG

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 6, 2013

In an effort to lower fuel prices post-Fukushima, Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TYO: 9501) is securing U.S. LNG deals...

Renewable Energy Market Strengthening

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted February 5, 2013

Despite a few bumps, and much to the chagrin of those still celebrating the invention of the wheel, the modern energy market continues to expand.

GE (NYSE: GE) Wind Turbine Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 5, 2013

GE (NYSE: GE) is expanding its presence in the European Union's wind sector with turbine deals in Romania and Sweden...

Non-Toxic Fracking Fluids

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 5, 2013

One of the main concerns surrounding fracking -- contamination -- could be no more with these non-toxic fluids...

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) Closes Nuclear Plant

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted February 5, 2013

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has decided it's in everyone's best interest to close the Crystal River Nuclear Plant, and a natural gas plant might provide a nice replacement...

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) to Explore Lithuanian Shale Gas

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted February 4, 2013

Despite some environmental concerns, Lithuania has decided to move along with shale gas exploration, and Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is leading the operations...